First lady Melania Trump got everyone’s attention when she showed up in a great black coat and jeans for a multi-stop Christmas visit Wednesday with the troops.
POTUS is in Hampton. She spoke at Joint Base Langley-Eustis this morning https://t.co/XlU8xhMcur pic.twitter.com/PiSvI6CK1E
— Aleah Hordges (@aleahordges) December 12, 2018
First Lady Melania Trump visits Joint Base Langley-Eustice in Hampton, VA this morning, to offer thanks and holiday wishes to US military personnel and their families. “The president and I are so grateful and have unconditional appreciation for all that you do,” she told troops. pic.twitter.com/7etKpquC6u
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 12, 2018
The first lady is at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia this morning for a merry Christmas visit. @FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/Um3YYBdJOK
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 12, 2018
The first lady looked fantastic as ever in the long-sleeve, button-up wool jacket that she paired with black pants during her visit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, in Washington, D.C.
She topped off the look with loose hair and black boots.
Melania Trump thanks troops, greets children at Joint Base Langley-Eustis https://t.co/PrLbueoRtt pic.twitter.com/VfejVr0pjd
— Navy Times (@NavyTimes) December 12, 2018
Mrs Trump also high-fives and takes photos with kids from local elementary schools serving families at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. pic.twitter.com/VRqatw2Ckj
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 12, 2018
First lady Melania Trump meets with military families and views the F-22A Raptor at Langley Air Force Base. https://t.co/yIyTTbG9P7
— Circa (@Circa) December 12, 2018
Then she took a flight aboard a V-22 Osprey (the first time a first lady has flown in one) to Joint Base Langley-Eustice in Hampton, Virginia, and lastly, a flight out to the USS George H. W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean, per a release from the first lady’s office. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
.@FLOTUS also gets an up close tour of the F-22 Raptor stealth tactical fighter. Top speed 1,498 mph. $150-million per. pic.twitter.com/mcgV66ztbd
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 12, 2018
“We are off to visit some of our brave men & women in uniform today & thank them for their service,” Trump captioned a video on Instagram of the trip. “I’ll be visiting Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Langley-Eustis & the #USSGeorgeHWBush aircraft carrier today. Looking forward to meeting everyone! #USA.”
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“Looking forward to spending some time with our brave men and women in uniform today,” FLOTUS tweeted earlier about the day. “I’ll be visiting two military bases & an aircraft carrier to thank our service members. God Bless all those who serve in our Armed Forces. #USA.”
Looking forward to spending some time with our brave men and women in uniform today! I’ll be visiting two military bases & an aircraft carrier to thank our service members. God Bless all those who serve in our Armed Forces. #USA
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 12, 2018
“The holiday season is a time of reflection and appreciation,” the first lady shared per a White House press release Tuesday. “I am grateful to all the men and women who serve this Nation. Tomorrow’s trip will be about them, our troops and their families, who sacrifice daily to protect our freedoms.”
“Our hearts and prayers are with all our deployed soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who will not be home with their families this Christmas,” she added.
Earlier in the day, Trump looked festive in a red, blue and white plaid top and navy pants when she joined with the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, for their annual Toys For Tots Drive.