SAN DIEGO — First lady Jill Biden arrived in San Diego Friday afternoon as part of a California trip in support of the administration's efforts regarding cancer treatment and initiatives for military and veteran families.
She arrived around 2:30 p.m. at San Diego International Airport. She was running about 15 minutes behind schedule. Several dignitaries including Mayor Todd Gloria and Congressman Scott Peters greeted her.
Dr. Biden then went to the Logan Heights Family Health Center. She took part in a roundtable discussion, highlighting the administration's Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims to improve access to cancer screenings and early detection for those in underserved communities. Her visit is ahead of World Cancer Day on Saturday.
Later on Friday, Biden will speak at a gathering of the crew and families of the San Diego-based Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords, discussing the Joining Forces initiative, which supports military families with employment, child education and health care.
On Saturday, Biden will travel to Oceanside to visit the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic.
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