“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: