Tag Archives: Dr. Jill Biden

Dr. Biden participates on a panel with student, faculty and staff veterans at George Washington University. George Washington University photo by Jessica McConnell Burt

Supporting our Veterans and Military Families on Campuses

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Dr. Jill Biden shares her insights from a recent visit to George Washington University to learn more about what the school is doing to support student vets.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Dr. Jill Biden, George Washington University, GW Vets, Joining Forces, New York Air National Guard, service members, service men, service men and women, service women, Student Veterans, students, The Rendering Project, The Ribbon Project, U.S.. Army, veterans | Leave a comment

Navy Lt. j.g. Angel Olivera spends time with his daughter during a Month of the Military Child event on Naval Air Station Sigonella, April 24, 2009. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan P. Idle

Celebration of the Military Child Outdoors

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Dr. Jill Biden takes a moment to pay tribute to military children and discuss the health benefits outdoor activities can provide for them.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Military Kids, Month of the Military Child | Tagged armed forces, Blue Star Families, Celebration of the Military Child Outdoors, Children & Nature Network, D.C., DoD News, Dr. Jill Biden, families, Family Focus Friday, Joining Forces, military families, military kids, Month of the Military Child, National Military Family Association, National Park Service, Operation Educate the Educators, Outdoors Alliance for Kids, Prince William Forest Park, Sierra Club, teachers, U.S. Forest Service, Virginia, Washington | Leave a comment

First Lady Michelle Obama watches Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, seated, third from left, sign the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 during a ceremony at the State House in Annapolis, Md., April 17, 2013. Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, far left, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., second from left, and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, right, joined O'Malley. White House photo by Chuck Kennedy

First Lady Joins Maryland Governor at Veterans’ Bill Signing

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

First Lady Michelle Obama joined Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley at the State House in Annapolis as he signed into law the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Annapolis, civilian labor market, credentialing and licensing procedures, Defense Department, DoD News, Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama, Gov. O'Malley, job training, Joining Forces, Maryland, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Maryland State House, Midshipmen, military spouses, National Governors Association, Senior Chief Petty Officer Andrew Hite, service members, State House, training, traumatic brain injury, U.S. Naval Academy, veterans, veterans employment, Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013, vets | Leave a comment

Tuesday Afternoon One-liners

Posted on November 20, 2012 by glenn.selby

Today’s top news stories from around the Department of Defense.
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Posted in Defense Discussions, DoD News | Tagged 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Dr. Jill Biden, Family Readiness On Point Team, Marine Corps Systems Command, Thanksgiving, U.S. Southern Command, USS Delaware | Leave a comment

North Carolina, Hawaii and South Carolina Pass Laws Supporting Military Spouses

Posted on August 5, 2012 by glenn.selby

Life just got a little easier for the tens of thousands of military spouses who work in a profession that requires a state license, including nurses, physical therapists, real estate agents, dental hygienists and so many more. Military spouses move from state …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady, Michelle Obama, military spouses | Leave a comment