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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the launch of "Joining Forces," an initiative to raise awareness about military families, at the White House, April 12, 2011. The national initiative calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families.

JOINING FORCES

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the launch of "Joining Forces," an initiative to raise awareness about military families, at the White House, April 12, 2011. The national initiative calls on all sectors of society to join forces to support and honor service members and their families.

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