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Bo makes a final inspection of the 2012 White House Christmas decorations before 90,000 visitors come through the doors of the People's House this holiday season. Find out more about the 2012 White House Holiday celebrations, including the special tributes to troops, veterans and military families at wh.gov/holidays.

President Obama Honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day. November 11, 2012.

David and Christine Poulin from New Smyrna, Florida share why they're Republicans and voting for President Obama. A few years ago their son Matthew was diagnosed with a rare condition attacking the heart. He survived after receiving a transplant and continues treatment with daily medications.

Lawrence, a veteran whose son is serving in Afghanistan, shares why he supports President Obama and how we can keep Virginia blue.

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President Obama responds to Governor Romney's answer on military and defense spending.

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ABC, 10/23/2012.  Vice President Biden: Romney Showed He's Not Ready To Be Commander-in-Chief

On the two-year anniversary of the end of our combat mission in Iraq, the President speak to troops at Fort Bliss, and discusses that part of ending wars responsibly demands standing by those who have served. August 31, 2012.

President Obama marks the second anniversary of the end of major combat in Iraq, by thanking our servicemen and women for the outstanding work they did.

Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes reflects upon the anniversary of the end of the combat mission in Iraq and talks about welcoming our troops home and the administration's commitment to supporting our troops as they transition back to civilian life.

In August 2011, President Obama challenged America to increase hiring for Veterans and military families. In just one year, the administration's Joining Forces initiative, championed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden, has answered the call and create job opportunities for more than 125,000 Veterans and military spouses. http://www.whitehouse.gov