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"This effort is going to live on because it belongs to each of us & to every American who joins forces to support America’s heroes" —FLOTUS

Michelle Obama on why we need to be doing more for our veterans: bit.ly/2hzIIv9

Dr. Biden spoke at a special ceremony today in support of the @USNationalGuard & their families: instagram.com/p/BNFm8Q3geAk/ #ChangeMentalHealth

Hear @GiveAnHour, @signsforchange & @DrBiden speak about veterans, mental health and more on FB Live: facebook.com/SiriusXMPoliti…

When our troops serve, their families are serving too. It's time to do our part. #JoiningForces histv.co/2fazkZY

We spoke with @DrBiden about supporting the needs of military-connected kids gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/16/11/… #VeteransDay

More than 50 companies have pledged to hire more than 110,000 veterans and military spouses over the next 5 years: whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/11/0…

Since its peak, the unemployment rate for veterans has been cut by more than half → whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/11/0…

Serve those who serve. Learn about issues in military and veteran health as part of #JFWW ow.ly/QRZK3

Today, the First Lady commissions the @USNavy's #USSIllinois. Join us live at 11AM ET: Facebook.com/USNavy twitter.com/USNavy/status/…

"Since we launched, more than 100,000 military spouses have been hired, and that is truly remarkable." - @DrBiden at #MSEP2016

"I want to thank the employers who've stepped up and are hiring military spouses." - @DrBiden at #MSEP2016

"I believe we owe those who wear the uniform, and their families, a debt of gratitude." - Dr. Jill Biden at #MSEP2016

For 241 years, you have selflessly defended our nation and preserved freedom on the seas. Happy Birthday @USNavy!

“To every company in America— if you want talent, if you want dedication...hire a vet! Hire a military spouse!” —@POTUS #JoiningForces

"We’ve cut veterans unemployment by more than half—down to 4.2 percent." —@POTUS #JoiningForces

"Virginia and Connecticut—and 27 cities and towns across the country have effectively ended veteran homelessness." —@POTUS #JoiningForces

"I can announce that, nationally, we have now reduced the number of homeless veterans by 47%—nearly half." —@POTUS

"We’ve got to keep fighting for every veteran...that includes ending the tragedy of veteran homelessness." —@POTUS #JoiningForces

“We’ve increased funding for veterans mental health care by more than 75%—billions more dollars" —@POTUS at @DAVHQ