“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

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Support for our Heroes

Joining Forces is dedicated to connecting our servicemen and women, veterans and military spouses with the resources they need to find jobs at home.

Employment Resources for Veterans

President Obama believes that no veteran should have to fight for a job at home after they fight for our nation overseas.

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Employment Resources for Military Spouses

Companies across America are answering the call to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses in portable careers.

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Supporting Military Veteran and Service Member

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 at Extreme Makeover

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.

Learn About Our Military

Our military service members represent only 1 percent of our population, but they shoulder the responsibility of protecting our entire Nation. Missing birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many of the daily moments we spend with the people we love, they make incredible sacrifices. But, they do not make them alone.

Explore a map to discovery military presences around the country and learn more about our military families and how you can support them.

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For years, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden have met with military families, learned about their successes and challenges, and made it their priority to support them.

Dr. Jill Biden at the USO

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