“First Lady Melania Trump Joins Military Spouses for American Red Cross Holiday Care Package Event at Joint Base Andrews”

“First Lady Melania Trump Joins Military Spouses for American Red Cross Holiday Care Package Event at Joint Base Andrews”

• Purpose of the visit:
  First Lady Melania Trump visited Joint Base Andrews to mark the start of the Christmas season and to honor the service and strength of military families. She spoke briefly in a hangar, then joined military spouses to assemble holiday care packages for deployed service members.

• Key message from the First Lady:
  She emphasized that each care package:

  • Is “built with American values,”
  • Represents liberty, love, community, and honor,
  • Is “delivered with heart and love,” which she called “the foundation of our great nation.”

• Focus on military families and spouses:

  • The event highlighted the resilience, sacrifice, and commitment of military families.
  • Special attention was given to spouses, who carry unique burdens and responsibilities while their loved ones serve.
  • Mrs. Trump expressed deep gratitude for their service and underscored the importance of supporting those who spend holidays separated from family.

• Partnership with the American Red Cross:

  • The care‑package effort was organized in collaboration with the American Red Cross, which supports service members and their families year‑round.

• Who attended:

  • Several Cabinet spouses joined the First Lady, including:

• Appreciation for Joint Base Andrews:

  • The Office of the First Lady thanked the leadership and personnel at Joint Base Andrews: