The First Lady is in Southern California today, and she kicked off the morning with a panel discussion on how to improve integration of military family stories into film and TV. The event was hosted at the Writers Guild Theater in Bevery Hills,
Michelle Obama was joined by Katherine Fugate, creator of Lifetime's Army Wives, directed by J.J. Abraham, to discuss unique challenges faced by military families.
The Catholic faithful wave their palm branches while participating in a Palm Sunday procession in Manila April 1, 2012.ReutersU.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks, as director J.J. Abrams watches, at a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniU.S. first lady Michelle Obama and director J.J. Abrams participate at a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniU.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniU.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni U.S. first lady Michelle Obama laughs during a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniU.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Joining Forces event in Beverly Hills, California June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni