Biden, Jill

Jill Biden, the wife of Vice-President Joe Biden, has long been a strong supporter and advocate for military families. Her eldest son, Beau Biden, Natalie's father, was deployed to Iraq two years ago. In April 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden joined together to start a national initiative, "Joining Forces," to encourage Americans to join together to support military families in their communities. Jill Biden frequently travels across America and abroad to speak to troops and their families.