First Lady Michelle Obama spoke as Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and military families looked on during the dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010. Fisher House helps 13,000 families and has made more than three million days of lodging available to family members since it originated in 1990. Fisher House also administers Scholarships for Military Children, a program for the sons and daughters of service members.
First Lady Michelle Obama greeted wellwishers after dedication ceremonies of the new Fisher Houses on the campus of Naval Support Activity in Bethesda, Maryland, on December 2, 2010.
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