First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance Visit Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, Highlight AI Education and Honor Military Families. 

North Carolina:

First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance spent Wednesday visiting Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, engaging with students, educators, service members, and military families across both installations. The visit underscored the Administration’s commitment to strengthening military communities and expanding youth education in technology and artificial intelligence.

Focus on Education and AI Innovation at Lejeune High School

Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Vance began their day at Lejeune High School, where they sat in on a classroom session featuring student presentations on social media, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
The engagement highlighted the First Lady’s emphasis on AI literacy and responsible innovation, aligning with national efforts such as the Presidential AI Challenge and Fostering the Future Together, part of her BE BEST initiative.

Following the classroom session, the First and Second Ladies delivered brief remarks and joined students and United Service Organizations (USO) volunteers assembling care packages for deployed service members, reinforcing their continued support for military families.

Engagement with Elementary School Students

The visit continued at DeLalio Elementary School, where Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Vance toured kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, observing reading and writing lessons. They later joined third, fourth, and fifth graders for arts-and-crafts activities, spending time interacting with students and teachers and emphasizing the importance of early childhood education and creativity.

Honoring Marines and Military Families at MCAS New River

The day concluded with a gathering at Marine Corps Air Station New River. Second Lady Usha Vance addressed service members, expressing deep appreciation for the Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune and acknowledging the strong traditions of the Marine Corps—traditions her husband, the Vice President, proudly upholds.

Mrs. Vance praised the resilience and unity of military families and highlighted the essential role of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in supporting military-connected children. She also commended the First Lady’s ongoing work to support families through the BE BEST initiative.

First Lady’s Remarks: Honoring Service and Addressing AI’s Role in Modern Defense

First Lady Melania Trump honored the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, recognizing its heritage of service and sacrifice. She also addressed the growing impact of artificial intelligence on national security and modern warfare, acknowledging Marines who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service.

With the holiday season approaching, Mrs. Trump reminded attendees of the many military families facing celebrations with an empty seat at the table. She expressed profound gratitude to service members and their families for their unwavering strength, resilience, and dedication to the nation.

A Visit Marked by Gratitude and Community

Both the First Lady and Second Lady extended heartfelt thanks to the military personnel, educators, students, volunteers, and family members at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River for their warm welcome.
Their visit highlighted the Administration’s ongoing efforts to support military communities, strengthen educational pathways, and recognize the sacrifices made by service members and their loved ones.