Melania Makes History with Her ‘Incredible’ Ride in an Osprey During Visit with Military Families

First lady Melania Trump made history during her visit with military service members on Wednesday by flying in an Osprey aircraft.

This is the first time a first lady has ever flown in the aircraft, due to them often flying in a more traditional aircraft like Air Force One.

The Osprey is a tiltrotor helicopter that takes off and lands vertically. Trump took a video of her flying and displayed the advanced systems in the aircraft.

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We are off to visit some of our brave men & women in uniform today & thank them for their service. I’ll be visiting Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Langley-Eustis & the #USSGeorgeHWBush aircraft carrier today. Looking forward to meeting everyone! #USA pic.twitter.com/XrYsFyItJJ

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 12, 2018

As IJR previously reported, during a visit to Langley Air Force Base, Trump explained why she was so happy to meet with service members.

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“We are forever grateful for your service.” –@FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/22vFTZguAQ

— GOP (@GOP) December 13, 2018

“I’m honored to be able to say welcome home and thank you for answering the call of duty,” Trump said. “I have said this before, but it’s worth repeating. We know that we are free because you’re brave. And I speak on behalf of my husband when I tell you we are forever grateful for your service.”

She also posted many pictures of her being shown around the different bases:

An incredible day spending time with our men and women in uniform on USS George H.W. Bush. Thank you for your sacrifice & service! #USA pic.twitter.com/WWncNQfiMj

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 13, 2018

Wonderful to be in Hangar 789 with many service members & their families at @JBLEnews! Our prayers remain with all those serving overseas this Christmas. God Bless you all! #USA pic.twitter.com/MkCeZlB23k

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 13, 2018

An incredible flight today on a V-22 to visit the service members aboard the USS George HW Bush. Thank you to ALL who serve! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ylRIl37qwa

— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) December 12, 2018