Biden said the reiteration of Joining Forces will focus on employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for military families, education for the more than 2 million children of enlisted parents and veterans, and the overall health and well-being of these families.
Just 1% of the country serves in the all-volunteer military, she said. She also cited a Defense Department estimate of a 22% unemployment rate for military spouses.
Some military spouses face employment headaches after moves to a new base in a new state, especially in professions that require licensing, which ends up costing time and money. They and their children can have trouble adjusting to a new home or school, or making new friends.
Biden said the reiteration of Joining Forces will focus on employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for military families, education for the more than 2 million children of enlisted parents and veterans, and the overall health and well-being of these families.
Just 1% of the country serves in the all-volunteer military, she said. She also cited a Defense Department estimate of a 22% unemployment rate for military spouses.
Some military spouses face employment headaches after moves to a new base in a new state, especially in professions that require licensing, which ends up costing time and money. They and their children can have trouble adjusting to a new home or school, or making new friends.
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Jill Biden announces next steps for military family program
Joining Forces began in 2011 under President Barack Obama s administration and was led by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, when Joe Biden was vice president. Author: DARLENE SUPERVILLE (Associated Press) Published: 9:57 AM EDT April 7, 2021 Updated: 12:55 PM EDT April 7, 2021
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Editor s note: The attached video is from March 2021 during Biden s visit with military families in Washington state.
Jill Biden is bringing a new focus to the cause of supporting America s military families.
The first lady on Wednesday announced the next chapter for a decade-old military family support program she and then-first lady Michelle Obama led during the Obama administration.
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