Joining Forces

Joining Forces is a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned.

First Lady Michelle Obama introduces the many ways you can support military families, our troops and veterans in a special video touring JoiningForces.gov.

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Get Involved

1% of Americans may be fighting our wars, but we need 100% of Americans to be supporting our troops and their families. Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden are asking Americans to get involved in any way they can.

Find Service Opportunities

Search for service opportunities by zip code or interest and take action in your community. Powered by allforgood.

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Pledge Service Hours

Pledge service hours in honor of the service military families, veterans and service members. Powered by allforgood.

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Send Your Message of Thanks

Send a message of support to a military family through a simple web form.
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Stay Connected

Joining Forces is all about coming together to support our nation’s military families.
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Joining Forces PSAs

Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey join forces with First Lady Michelle Obama in a public service announcement campaign supporting military families.

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Learn About Our Military

Our military service members represent only 1 percent of our population, but they shoulder the responsibility of protecting our entire Nation. Missing birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many of the daily moments we spend with the people we love, they make incredible sacrifices. But, they do not make them alone.

Explore a map to discovery military presences around the country and learn more about our military families and how you can support them.

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For years, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden have met with military families, learned about their successes and challenges, and made it their priority to support them.

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