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President Obama: How We're Responding to the ISIL Threat
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Vice President Biden Congratulates Winners of National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
Posted by on August 20, 2014 at 3:40 PM EDTVice President Joe Biden welcomes the University of Central Florida’s cyber defense team to the White House to congratulate them on their victory in the 2014 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
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President Obama Presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts
Posted by on July 21, 2014 at 6:38 PM EDTAt a ceremony at the White House this afternoon, President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts for his unwavering courage in one of the fiercest battles of the Afghanistan war.
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President Obama Responds to Malaysia Airlines Flight 17
Posted by on July 17, 2014 at 6:48 PM EDTAboard Air Force One, President Obama placed separate calls to President Poroshenko of Ukraine and Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia to discuss the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter
Posted by on June 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM EDTPresident Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, a retired U.S. Marine. Corporal Carpenter received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter
Posted by on June 19, 2014 at 6:49 PM EDTPresident Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, a retired U.S. Marine. Corporal Carpenter received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
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Minnesota Passes Legislation That Supports Military Families
Posted by on June 13, 2014 at 4:24 PM EDTJoining Forces applauds the Minnesota State Legislature for passing legislation in support of veterans and military families. Minnesota also became the 48th state to join the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
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President Obama Signs the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, and Honors the "Borinqueneers"
Posted by on June 10, 2014 at 8:36 PM EDTIt was a busy morning at the White House today, as President Obama signed two bills into law -- the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), and the 65th Infantry Regiment Congressional Gold Medal.
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D-Day Commemorations: Information for Veterans and Invitees
Posted by on June 3, 2014 at 6:39 PM EDTPresident Obama visits Normandy to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by Allied forces. Find out more about attending the ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Participates in Ceremony for New U.S. Navy Submarine -- Illinois
Posted by on June 2, 2014 at 7:18 PM EDTToday, in Rhode Island, First Lady Michelle Obama participated in a keel-laying ceremony of a new U.S. Navy submarine called the Illinois.
