First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden greet Sesame Street Muppets Telly and Grover while Elmo waits for his hug during a "Joining Forces" community event April 14, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.

The event also kicked off the Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families, a free traveling tour exclusively for military families.

Defense Department photo by Elaine Sanchez

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