Clouds have cleared a bit. The rain stopped this beautiful afternoon in the fall here in South Carolina. But what's even better is seeing the many military community faces out there in the crowd. Every single one of you sacrifices so much for this nation and for our freedoms. So we're here today to say thank you. So if you would please help me give a big joint base Charleston Welcome to an author and award winning photographer, a military spouse with a 4/37 airlift, it's crystal Johnson.
As a military spouse coming from my family, as parents, it is an honor to introduce my First Lady of the United States of America, being a military fast and my husband texted us when Harry B Johnson Jr for nine years, comes with a story. GPS in three times. Deploying two times and handling as he 17 Lawmaster concert countless missions, including the most recent the Afghanistan evacuation operation. Despite the many jobs I've had concerns moving in homes they got time, or spending anniversaries and holidays apart. I am always proud of him and grateful to having returned home safely. When it comes to educators, I was raised by my mom graduate store has recently retired after 23 years in special education. And my Aunt Esther Washington 13 years, when a teacher of the year 2014 And Violetta Greer, 39 years. One of those being my husband's third grade teacher. I am proud of them and all the educators in this country. So it is my pleasure to introduce fellow military family member education advocate, and our First Lady of the United States of America. Please give a warm Joint Base Charleston Welcome to Dr. Joe Biden.