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First Lady Michelle Obama takes time to talk with service members after an event to mark the first anniversary of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to support military families, at the White House, April 11, 2012. The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched the campaign last April to rally support from all sectors of society to honor and support service members, veterans and their families.

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First Lady Michelle Obama takes time to talk with service members after an event to mark the first anniversary of "Joining Forces," a national campaign to support military families, at the White House, April 11, 2012. The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched the campaign last April to rally support from all sectors of society to honor and support service members, veterans and their families.

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