WASHINGTON (AP) - It isn't much of a stretch for Jill Biden when
she takes an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army
Wives."
The second lady, playing herself, visits the show's Fort
Marshall to hear about the challenges facing military families and
offer them words of encouragement.
"I'm proud to be here today as a second lady, but I'm even more
proud to be here as a military mom," Biden tells a group that
gathers for the post's annual fun run to benefit military kids.
In between all of the bickering, smooching and other
interpersonal drama of the TV show, Biden gives the crowd a pep
talk. She tells them how important it is to build "stronger ties
between our civilian and military communities."
Biden and her husband were hosting a special screening of the
episode, titled "Mud, Sweat and Tears," on Thursday night at Fort
Belvoir, Virginia.
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