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"Thank you for all that you do": Military Mother's Day Tea with the First Lady and Dr. Biden
Posted by on May 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM EDTFirst Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted a Military Mother's Day tea at the White House to honor of military mothers .
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Warrior Transition Battalion Alaska
Posted by on May 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM EDTThe US Army Warrior Transition Command supports the Army's commitment to the rehabilitation and successful transition of wounded, ill, or injured Soldiers.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “We’ll Meet That Task”
Posted by on May 3, 2013 at 6:21 PM EDTHere's quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Coming Home: Pathways to Success for Service Members and Veterans
Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 4:26 PM EDTTransition GPS will ensure that our separating military men and women prepare for educational advancement and career opportunities throughout their lives.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces New Hiring Commitments for Veterans and Military Spouses
Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 1:09 PM EDTAt a Joining Forces event, Mrs. Obama announced that 290,000 veterans and military spouses have been hired or trained since 2011, far exceeding President Obama's original challenge. New commitments will help 435,000 more by 2018.
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Businesses Must Hire More Vets
Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM EDTIn an op-ed that was published today on Fortune.com, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden highlight the need for American businesses to come together to support our veterans and military families.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces a New Program to Help Transitioning Servicemembers Get IT Jobs
Posted by on April 29, 2013 at 5:06 PM EDTThe IT Training and Certification Partnership will enable thousands of service members to earn industry-recognized information technology (IT) certifications before they transition from military service.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “We Will Finish the Race”
Posted by on April 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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President Obama Hosts Wounded Warriors Taking Part in the "Soldier Ride" at the White House
Posted by on April 17, 2013 at 6:50 PM EDTSoldier Ride helps combat-wounded veterans use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds of war.
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States Step Up to Help Veterans and Spouses Get Back to Work
Posted by on April 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM EDTSixty percent of veterans who responded to a 2012 survey said they had trouble translating their military skills into civilian job experience, creating a significant barrier to employment. Find out what states are doing to help ease the transition to civilian life.
