On World Suicide Prevention Day, we honor the memories of all those lost to suicide, hold the loved ones grieving their memories close to our hearts, and recognize the many professionals working to end this public health problem. Too many Americans have lost their lives to suicide. Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide,…
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A Proclamation on Armed Forces Day, 2024
Our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve Forces comprise the greatest fighting force the world has ever known. Throughout the annals of history, they have stood on the frontlines of freedom — risking everything to keep the light of liberty burning bright at home and around the…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Third Anniversary of the Reestablishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Three years ago this month, President Biden signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (“Partnerships Office”). The Partnerships Office is an essential part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to bring people of all backgrounds and beliefs together to meet our challenges, build a more perfect union, and restore…
Executive Order on Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Military-connected families are American working families. Military and veteran families, military caregivers, and survivors face many of the same challenges as their neighbors, but they can carry the…
Joining Forces: A Look Back at 2023
By Sheila Casey, Executive Director of Joining Forces As we begin a new year, we reflect on Joining Forces’ continuing efforts to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. In 2023, First Lady Jill Biden visited 10 military installations and worked with Joining Forces partners on more than 40 engagements for our military-connected community. Throughout the…
FACT SHEET: As Part of the Inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, Biden Cancer Moonshot Announces New Actions to Strengthen Preventive Cancer Care and Expand Accessibility of Cancer Screenings
Today, the Biden Cancer Moonshot announced actions from across the Cancer Cabinet and the private sector, as well as employers and labor unions, to expand access to cancer screenings, prevent more cancers before they start, and drive new innovation to deliver the latest progress to patients, families, and communities across America to improve health outcomes.…
FACT SHEET: In First Year, President Biden’s Bipartisan PACT Act Delivers Care for Veterans in all 50 States and U.S. Territories and Advances Unity Agenda
One year ago today, President Biden signed the landmark bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law, enacting the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in more than 30 years. Named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, a decorated…
First Lady Jill Biden Unveils New Installation of The Military Children’s Corner in Celebration of Month of the Military Child
As part of Dr. Biden’s Joining Forces initiative, The Military Children’s Corner features artwork from ten military-connected children WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Month of the Military Child, First Lady Jill Biden announced today a new installment of The Military Children’s Corner, an art display at the White House dedicated to our nation’s military children. Titled A View from My…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Expand Overseas Telework Opportunities & Streamline Approvals for Military Spouses Employed by the Federal Government
April 17, 2024 Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a permanent memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Department of Defense (DoD) and State Department to strengthen the Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas (DETO) program for military spouses who work for the federal government. As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Advancing Economic Security for…
PACT Act Stories
Fulfilling our sacred obligation to veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors will take all of us doing our part Addressing military related toxic exposures is a high priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. The PACT Act has helped us make sure that more toxic exposed veterans and their families get the benefits and health care they…
