Joining Forces

Joining Forces is a United States government initiative. It seeks to support the families, caregivers, and veterans of members of the United States Armed Forces. This was founded and launched by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.^[1][2][3]

First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden officially announcing the launch of Joining Forces at the White House, April 2011.

Purpose and history

The purpose of Joining Forces are to work with national employers to ease the ability of military spouses to find jobs when they have to relocate to work on improving educational circumstances for the children of military families. They often have to change schools and to work with mental health providers to facilitate access to services for military families and caregivers.^[4][5][6]