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The First Lady Joins Marines to Give Back

Michelle Obama delivers for Toys for Tots

First lady Michelle Obama speaks at Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.
| Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University News Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. — First lady Michelle Obama entered the auditorium at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Wednesday carrying a large red sack filled with toys. Obama was introduced by Retired Lt. Gen. Henry Osman, president

First lady Michelle Obama, walks in with a Marine and Retired Lt. Gen.
Henry Osman, president and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
| Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University News Service

and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. As part of the Joining Forces initiative, the first lady delivered toys and gifts donated by White House staff to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign.

"We should all be reaching out to one another and showing compassion for those who struggle, even if they’re different from us –- in fact, especially if they’re different from us,” she said.