Melania Trump packed care packages for U.S. troops at the Red Cross on Tuesday and expressed her sorrow for soldiers killed in Afghanistan - gestures of comfort that come amid questions about when President Donald Trump will make his first overseas visit to the troops.
'Today's tragic news out of Afghanistan only drives home the need to support the men and women in our military and their families. We lift up the families affected by this terrible loss,' she said.
Three U.S. soldiers were killed Tuesday in Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing that resulted in the largest loss of American lives there this year.
Melania Trump packed care packages for U.S. troops at the Red Cross
She was joined by second lady Karen Pence and Cabinet spouses
The packages contain snack food and toiletry items
'Our continued prayers remain with all our troops as we come together this morning to support our Armed Forces,' Melania Trump said.
'I am very thankful for the men and women in uniform who sacrifice daily to protect not only the American people but our freedoms and way of life,' she noted.
'To the mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, brothers, and sisters who will be away from home as they answer duty's call- we thank you for your service,' the first lady said.
President Trump is said to be mulling his first visit to a war zone as he's coming under increased scrutiny for not yet visiting troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Karen Pence praised the first lady for her caring nature. 'Melania ... has a natural gift of being kind and loving to others,' Pence (left) said
Karen Pence, Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern, and Melania Trump pack packages for troops
The first lady places a toiletry item for troops in a bag
Military spouses joined the first lady in packing the care kits
Trump hinted to reporters on Thanksgiving Day his first visit could come soon.
'We're going to do some interesting things. We'll be doing some very interesting things,' he said.
But when asked by reporters when he was going, the president replied: 'I do. But I can't tell you. You're the last people I can tell.'
While the White House mulls travel plans, the first lady joined second lady Karen Pence and other wives of Cabinet members to pack up care packages on Tuesday morning.
Dressed in skinny red pants, red flats and a black sweater with red and white designs on her shoulders, Melania Trump smiled and chatted with volunteers as she packed the blue bags filled with snacks like popcorn and easy Mac along with toiletry items like tooth paste and shaving cream.
The packages will be sent to troops stationed in Iraq, Poland, Kuwait and Djibouti, according to the first lady's office.
Karen Pence praised the first lady for her caring nature.
'Melania ... has a natural gift of being kind and loving to others,' Pence said.
'I believe that today's service project will mean more than we will ever know,' Pence said, noting how she was a Blue Star Mother. Her son Michael Pence is in the Marines.
Helping the first and second lady assemble the kits are cabinet spouses, spouses of military service members and veterans, as well as Red Cross leadership.
The Cabinet spouses in attendance included: Susan Pompeo (wife of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo), Marsha Coats (wife of Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats), Mary Ruff Perdue (wife of Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue), Jan Acosta (wife of Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta), Jennifer Azar (wife of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar), Candy Carson (wife of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson), and Hillary Ross (wife of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross).
An assembly line of items was spread out at two large tables.
The kits also featured a card signed by Melania Trump and Karen Pence.
'This kit was packed with care by the spouses of President Donald J. Trump's Cabinet and spouses of military service members who volunteer with the American Red Cross.
We joined these spouses at the Red Cross Hall of Service in Washington D.C. to pack this kit as a way to honor your service. It is a token of appreciate from home during this Christmas season and an expression of our country's deep respect and gratitude for your military service.
Karen Pence and Melania Pence share a hug before they pack care packages for troops
The blue bags will be sent to troops in Iraq, Poland, Kuwait and Djibouti
The first lady's gesture came as President Trump mulls his first overseas visit to troops
The packages contain a card signed by Melania Trump and Karen Pence
We stand with you and extend our wishes for a joyous Christmas and happy New Year,' the card read with the signatures of Melania Trump and Karen Pence at the bottom.
The first lady encouraged all Americans to join in volunteer activities.
'These comfort kits are one small way that we can say thank you and honor the sacrifices that members of the military make year around, and I encourage people everywhere to consider participating in acts of service such as volunteering during this holiday season,' she said.
She also mentioned she and President Trump had unveiled the White House Christmas decorations on Monday and held a reception that night for the volunteers who decorated 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Melania Trump chatted with volunteers as they packed up the packages
The first lady asked all Americans to remember the troops this holiday season
Red Cross President Gail McGovern welcomes Karen Pence and Melania Trump
In her remarks, the first lady encouraged all Americans to participate in a service project over the holidays
'As many of you may have seen, the President and I unveiled the Christmas decorations at the White House yesterday and held the first of many holiday receptions to thank volunteers,' she said.
'This is such a wonderful time of year and we are honored to open the White House to the public so that families from all over the country can enjoy the decorations,' she added. 'As we begin this Christmas season, which traditionally means spending time with loved ones, I believe we should also take time to remember all that we are thankful for as a Nation.'
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