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Executive order safeguards military from predatory schools
April 30, 2012
President Barack Obama signs an executive order preventing scams used to con veterans out of their federal education benefits, at Fort Stewart, Ga., April 27, 2012, as First Lady Michelle Obama and Fort Stewart Soldiers and civilians look on.

Family Matters Blog: Passing the torch on family coverage
April 25, 2012
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve announces award semifinalists
April 20, 2012
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Military Kids Make Parents' Service Possible, First Lady Says
April 13, 2012
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First Lady, Dr. Biden mark 'Joining Forces' anniversary
April 12, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama marks the first anniversary of the "Joining Forces" campaign with an event including defense leaders, troops, military families and veterans at the White House, April 11, 2012. The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched the campaign last April to rally national support from all sectors of society to honor and support service members, veterans and their families.

Mrs. Obama: Nation must 'step up forever' for military families
April 10, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, discuss the accomplishments of the Joining Forces campaign as its one-year anniversary approaches during an interview with American Forces Press Service in Washington, D.C., April 6, 2012. The first lady and Dr. Biden launched the campaign to rally national support from all sectors of society to honor and support service members, veterans and their families.

First Lady Unveils New Military Spouse Hiring Effort
April 5, 2012
Official Portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama, February 2009, in the Blue Room of the White House.

Family Matters Blog: Top 10 reasons I admire military kids
April 3, 2012
The West Virginia National Guard's 156th Military Police Detachment is welcomed home Jan. 27, 2012.

Official: Take Time to Honor Military Kids' Service
April 2, 2012
Army Sgt. 1st Class William Petit, Michigan Army National Guard, hugs his children at a deployment ceremony for the Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 210th Military Police Battalion February 15, 2012. The 72 members of the 210th are departing for their deployment to Afghanistan.