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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to Kermit the Frog as First Lady Michelle Obama looks on before the screening of the new Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," for military families at the White House, March 12, 2014. Dempsey, Obama and Kermit emphasized their gratitude for the service, strength and resiliency of military families.

Chairman, First Lady Invite Military Families to Muppets Movie Screening at White House

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to Kermit the Frog as First Lady Michelle Obama looks on before the screening of the new Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," for military families at the White House, March 12, 2014. Dempsey, Obama and Kermit emphasized their gratitude for the service, strength and resiliency of military families.

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