Joining Forces: Serving U.S. veterans

Founded in April 2011 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the Joining Forces initiative aims "to mobilize all sectors of society to give our veterans and military families the opportunities and support they have earned."

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First lady Michelle Obama paints in the home of Army Sgt. Johnny Agbi during a Joining Forcers initiative event, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in Washington. Sears, Rebuilding Together and volunteers will complete the retrofit on Sgt. Agbi's home to make it wheelchair accessible. Sgt. Agbi was injured while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama paints in the home of Army Sgt. Johnny Agbi during a Joining Forcers initiative event, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in Washington. Sears, Rebuilding Together and volunteers will complete the retrofit on Sgt. Agbi's home to make it wheelchair accessible. Sgt. Agbi was injured while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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