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“I want to send a very clear message to the men and women who are wearing – or who have worn – our country’s uniform and to their spouses: when you have finished your service to our nation, you’ve got 2,000 great American companies ready and waiting to bring you on board”
– Michelle Obama, August 22, 2012
President Obama believes that no veteran should have to fight for a job at home after they fight for our nation overseas.
Companies across America are answering the call to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers.
Companies are answering the call to recruit, hire, promote and retain military veterans and service members.
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Our Armed Forces and their families make great sacrifices, and when their service is concluded, we must help them accomplish a successful transition to the civilian labor force. We have taken significant action to create a “career-ready military” and streamline the transition process.
First Lady Michelle Obama is challenging America’s CEOs to create bold solutions to solve the problem of veteran unemployment.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury have impacted roughly 1 in 6 of our veterans; now 130 medical schools have committed to train students in treating these issues.
First Lady Michelle Obama joined the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team as they built a new home for a 15-year Navy veteran and her family.
Dr. Jill Biden participated in the homecoming ceremony for the Delaware National Guard’s 153rd Military Police Company.
While many veterans qualify for health coverage through VA programs, we know that today, there are 1.3 million uninsured veterans and nearly 1 million uninsured family members of veterans.
President Obama and the First Lady are committed to enhancing the well-being and psychological health of our military service members, families, and veterans.