First Lady Enjoys a Day at the Ball Park With Military Families...

 First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated after Marcus Wilson Jr. (not pictured) threw out the first pitch before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on July 5, 2011 in Washington, DC.

First lady Michelle Obama poses for a photo with children of military members after Illya, 15, third from right, with the first lady, threw out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-Washington Nationals baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Washington. At left is Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa.
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First Lady Michelle O. Tapes iCarly...

First Lady, Michelle Obama speaks to Jerry Trainor whilst she makes a special appearance on Nickelodeon's hit series 'iCarly' at Nick On Sunset studio on June 13, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Mrs. Obama appeared on the show to bring awareness to Joining Forces, an initiative that supports and honors U.S. military families.[photo via Getty Images]

Michelle O. Serves Military Families in Britain...

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron wife Samantha Cameron and US First Lady Michelle Obama served food to military personel during an event to honor military families from US and Britain service members and veterans at the 10 Downing Street in London, on May 25, 2011. Obama and his wife Michelle enjoyed a regal welcome from Queen Elizabeth II, who has met every US president but one since the 1950s. Obama's visit, the second stop on a European tour, comes as Britain seeks to prove its staying power despite fading military might and Washington looks to retool its decades-old alliance with Europe as a catalyst for global action.
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Michelle O. Speaks at a Military Graduation Banquet in New York...

First lady Michelle Obama (wearing Jason Wu) spoke to graduating cadets and their families at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. , on Friday, May 20, 2011. First lady Michelle Obama urged more than 1,000 cadets Friday night on the brink of graduating to keep in mind the families of the soldiers they will lead.

First lady Michelle Obama and Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, superintendent at the U.S. Military Academy, arrived in Washington Hall for a graduation banquet, Friday, May 20, 2011, in West Point, N.Y.
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First Lady Michelle O. & Second Lady Jill Biden Travel to Promote Joining Forces

First lady Michelle Obama spoke during a USO and Sesame Street event honoring National Guard members and their families Thursday, April 14, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Today's event highlighted how several businesses have made commitments to ensure transferability to military members and their spouses.

First lady Michelle Obama applauds as she arrives to speak at Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colo. , Thursday, April 14, 2011.

First lady Michelle Obama, spoke at Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colo. , Thursday, April 14, 2011. The first lady and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, have been traveling the country to promote a new initiative to support military families.

Jill Biden also spoke at Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colo. , Thursday, April 14, 2011.
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FLOTUS & SLOTUS Support Military Families in Denver...

 First Lady Michelle Obama spoke at Coors Field at an event to support military families, in Denver April 13, 2011. The White House on April 12 launched a "Joining Forces" initiative to encourage non-government support of the particular needs of military families. Leading the initiative, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Biden travelled to several locations across the country that provide examples of the initiative's core areas of supporting employment, education, and wellness of service members and their families.

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden spoke at an event to support military families, at Coors Field in Denver April 13, 2011. 

First lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden interacted with military family members at Coors Field in Denver on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and singer Jessica Simpson arrived at Coors Field in Denver to support military families April 13, 2011.
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FLOTUS & SLOTUS Participate in "Operation Shower"

First lady Michelle Obama greeted an expectant mother during Operation Shower, a celebration for pregnant women whose husbands are service members during a national initiative to support and honor America's service members and their families, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Jill Biden and first lady Michelle Obama arrived with baby gifts while visiting expecting mothers during Operation Shower, a celebration for pregnant women whose husbands are service members, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. ABC says Obama and Biden will be guests on the Monday, April 18, 2011 edition of "The View." They will be appearing live on the weekday talk show to discuss their campaign for national support of military families.

First lady Michelle Obama, left, and Jill Biden, center, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, visit with Director Judith Markelz, right, during a tour of the Warrior and Family Support Center, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in San Antonio
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FLOTUS Launches "Joining Forces" for Military Families

First Lady Michelle Obama (wearing Michael Kors) spoke during an event to launch Joining Forces, a national initiative to support and honor American's service members and their families, April 12, 2011 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The first lady and Vice President Joseph Biden's wife Jill Biden will start a two-day national tour to visit examples of communities, businesses and non-profits organizations working to support military families.

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Michelle O. Attends the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award Ceremony

First lady Michelle Obama addressed the Operation Homefront "2011 Military Child of the Year" award ceremony in Arlington, Va. , Thursday, April 7, 2011. Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization that assists military families, will honor five outstanding military children - one from each Service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, left, Gen. William Troy, Director of the Army Staff, center left, and Gen. Joseph Dunford, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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PHOTO: First Lady Michelle O. Shows Support for Military Families on Oprah.

via People.com: Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama have joined forces to shed light on the sacrifice military families make when their loved ones go into battle. When asked on Thursday's The Oprah Winfrey Show what impresses her most about these families, Obama said, "Their strength. Their pride. Their courage. Their willingness to sacrifice without complaint moves me every single time."

"Whenever I'm feeling bad, feeling sorry for myself, I suck it up because of these families," she added. The First Lady will be joined by journalists Tom Brokaw and Bob Woodward to honor military families who have shouldered the burden of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan for nearly a decade.

As for why Obama is speaking up, she says it's because someone has to. "Part of the challenge of getting the message out about military families is they never ask for help," she said. "They never ask for help because you don't do that when you're in the military. You get it done. That's how you're trained. That's what you're taught."


The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Bravest Families In America With First Lady Michelle Obama, Tom Brokaw, Bob Woodward airs on Thursday January 27, 2010.

Michelle O. To Appear on Oprah...

Michelle Obama is going on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The White House says the first lady is returning to her Chicago hometown Friday to tape one of the last original episodes of Winfrey's nationally syndicated talk show.

Mrs. Obama will discuss plans to launch a nationwide campaign to support families with someone in the military. The first lady has become an advocate for military families. She has traveled to military installations to talk with service members about their needs and concerns and has urged Americans to volunteer time to help them. The program is scheduled to air Thursday.

Winfrey is ending her successful talk show at the end of the season after 25 years.

First Lady Michelle O. Dedicates Military Housing...

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke as Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and military families looked on during the dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010. Fisher House helps 13,000 families and has made more than three million days of lodging available to family members since it originated in 1990. Fisher House also administers Scholarships for Military Children, a program for the sons and daughters of service members.

First Lady Michelle Obama greeted wellwishers after dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010.

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