Melania Trump & Usha Vance Visit Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River

Melania Trump & Usha Vance Visit Camp Lejeune and MCAS New RiverFirst Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance spent a day at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, focusing on students, education, AI, and military families.Lejeune High SchoolThey sat in on student presentations about:This tied into Melania Trump’s emphasis on AI education, including:They gave brief remarks and joined a photo op with students and USO volunteers assembling care packages for deployed service members with families on base.DeLalio Elementary SchoolVisited kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms to watch reading and writing lessons.Finished by doing arts-and-crafts activities with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, emphasizing engagement with younger military children.Gathering at MCAS New RiverMrs. Vance’s remarks:Thanked Marines and service members at Camp Lejeune.Mentioned the Vice President’s own Marine Corps service and the traditions he represents.Praised DoDEA schools and military families for their commitment to community and children’s education.Introduced the First Lady and highlighted her work on Fostering the Future (BE BEST).Mrs. Trump’s remarks:Honored the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.Spoke about how artificial intelligence is changing modern warfare.Recognized outstanding Marines for leadership and service.As the holiday season approaches and many families face an “empty seat at the table,” both Melania Trump and Usha Vance:Key elements of the visitClosing themes