DENVER, Colo. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden extended her gratitude to military spouses for their service at an Army base in Colorado. Biden spoke Thursday at Fort Carson military base near Colorado Springs. The event was hosted by the United Service Organization Spouse Connection ahead of Military Spouse Appreciation Day on Friday. Biden touted a revived White House initiative called Joining Forces which prioritizes employment opportunities for military spouses, education for children of enlisted parents and veterans, and military families’ health and well-being. Biden also added that military families need more support. Following her speech, the first lady spoke individually with dozens of military spouses who came to the event.
