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First Lady Michelle Obama describes the accomplishments of the first year of "Joining Forces," a campaign to support military families, at its anniversary event at the White House, April 11, 2012. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Vice Chiefs of Staff; Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden; Tom Brokaw, television correspondent and author; and Air Force Cadet Moranda Hern joined Mrs. Obama.

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First Lady Michelle Obama describes the accomplishments of the first year of "Joining Forces," a campaign to support military families, at its anniversary event at the White House, April 11, 2012. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Vice Chiefs of Staff; Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden; Tom Brokaw, television correspondent and author; and Air Force Cadet Moranda Hern joined Mrs. Obama.

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