RICHLANDS, N.C. (AP) — Melania Trump and Usha Vance were taking first trip together Wednesday, spending time with North Carolina service members and their families in a show of appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

The wives of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance , a former Marine, landed in the town of Richlands and were visiting with military personnel at Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps base on the East Coast, and Marine Corps Air Station New River, which is in the same area.

Heading toward Lejeune, the motorcade passed a house with a rooster running around the front yard. The day was to include joint appearances with military-connected students and remarks from both women to a gathering of service members and their familie

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