First Lady Michelle Obama's Schedule: Let's Move! Second Anniversary Tour, Day 1, Feb. 9, 2012

Three events: Iowa, Arkansas, Texas; Speakers' list, performers...
First Lady Michelle Obama today kicks off a national three-day tour to celebrate the second anniversary of the Let's Move! campaign. This morning, she begins in Des Moines, Iowa, where she'll be joined by 10,000 kids at the Wells Fargo Stadium. The First Lady then jets to Little Rock Air Force Base, where she'll be briefed about the military's efforts to improve food service. Mrs. Obama finishes her day in Fort Worth, Texas, where she'll dine at an Olive Garden restaurant as she hosts a roundtable for parents.

Mrs. Obama will be accompanied on the road by Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives Sam Kass and other top aides as she announces new commitments and projects for Let's Move!. Today's major announcement will be about the military's efforts to improve food service. Click here for the full tour schedule.

Des Moines, Iowa 11:15 AM CT/ 12:15 PM ET

Let’s Move! Day in Iowa
Mrs. Obama begins the day with a huge event focused on fitness that will include 10,000 local children, grades 6-9, at Des Moines' Wells Fargo Arena, as she showcases Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation establishing Feb. 9 as “Let’s Move! Day in Iowa” to celebrate the second anniversary. The Governor launched the Healthiest State Initiative five years ago, before entering office. The kids will be doing fitness activities, and will enjoy a healthy lunch.

Mrs. Obama will be joined by former two-term Iowa Governor and current Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, NASCAR racing champion and member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Carl Edwards, Olympic figure skating champion and President’s Council member Michelle Kwan, Olympic champion gymnast Shawn Johnson, 2011 WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings, Health and Fitness Expert Bob Harper, Iowa State University Basketball coach and former NBA player Fred Hoiberg.

Local performers include Norwalk Show Choir, SE Polk High School Kick Team, Valley High School Competition Cheerleaders, Valley High School a cappella singing group, Elite Edge Dance Company, Storm Chasers Cheerleaders, Iowa Skippers, Waukee a cappella singing group, University of Iowa Breakers, American Idol’s Katelyn Epperly, Isiserettes and the UNI Interlude creators.

Little Rock, Arkansas 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET

"Military Improving Nutrition for Servicemembers"
Mrs. Obama travels to Little Rock, Ark, for an event at Little Rock Air Force Base where she will make an announcement "about the military’s efforts to improve the nutrition of food served throughout military bases." Mrs. Obama will receive a briefing on the Air Force’s healthy eating efforts from leadership and then visit the dining facility with cooks and airmen to discuss the changes.

Mrs. Obama will be joined by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Director of Air Force Services Brigadier General Eden Murrie, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy Mr. Robert Gordon III, and Commander 19th Airlift Wing Colonel Brian S. Robinson.

The Base is part of a special pilot program that has "enhanced food service quality, variety and availability through new acquisition processes and redesign efforts," the White House said. More than one-quarter of 17-24 year- olds are too overweight to serve in the U.S. military, according to the Department of Defense, which spends an estimated $1.1 billion per year on medical care associated with excess weight and obesity.

Ft. Worth, TX: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET

"Parents and Businesses Making a Difference"
Mrs. Obama will host a roundtable dinner discussion with parents at a local Olive Garden restaurant. Darden Restaurants, Inc., parent to Olive Garden, is America's largest full-service restaurant company, and last year committed to revamping its menu offerings for Let's Move! The names of the parents who will join Mrs. Obama have not been released. The restaurant will remain open for business.

"Mrs. Obama will have a conversation with the parents about their efforts and get their ideas on how Let’s Move! can continue to support families across the country," the White House said.