The Muppets At The White House

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins First Lady Michelle Obama and Kermit the Frog in welcoming military families to a screening of the new movie "Muppets Most Wanted" at the White House, March 12, 2014. The trio thanked military families for their service, strength and resilience. DOD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp

Military Children View Muppets Movie at White House -- US Department of Defense

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2014 – First Lady Michelle Obama hosted military children and their families at the White House yesterday for a special screening of the Disney motion picture “Muppets Most Wanted,” with an opening address by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.

The event was part of the Joining Forces initiative, established in April 2011 by the first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, to mobilize support for military families and veterans by all sectors of society.

“We want you to know how much we love the children of our men and women who serve in uniform,” said Dempsey, who was accompanied by his wife, Deanie. “You guys are terrific. We couldn’t do what we do without you.”

The nation’s top-ranking military officer had a few questions for the children before the movie.

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My Comment: I guess it was a slow day at the Pentagon.