Mrs. Claus! Michelle Obama shows off new blunt cut while helping at Toys for Tots
- First Lady appeared at a military base in Washington, DC to hand out gifts
- The event benefited children of Marine Corps reservists
- Obama was joined by Disney Channel stars Sofia Carson and Cameron Boyce
By Ariel Zilber For Dailymail.com
First Lady Michelle Obama was in the giving spirit on Wednesday.
The stylish Mrs. Obama appeared at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC, where she helped hand out gifts donated by White House staff to military families.
Obama took part in the event, which was made possible by donations from White House aides to benefit the children of US Marine Corps reservists
Obama came bearing gifts for children at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC
Here Obama is seen handing a young girl a Trolls toy. The First Lady went with a casual look for the event
Mrs. Obama appeared to be in good spirits on Wednesday, the last time that she will appear at a Toys for Tots event as first lady
Obama looks thrilled to be handing a Nike soccer ball to a lucky child
The event was made possible by the Joining Forces initiative, a nationwide project launched by Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in 2011
Joining Forces' goal is to 'rally around service members, veterans, and their families and support them through wellness, education, and employment opportunities'
The first lady was carrying a red gift sack full of presents to hand out to the children of Marine Corps reservists.
The first lady was carrying a red gift sack full of presents to hand out to the children of Marine Corps reservists.
Alex Aiono and Doc McStuffins of Radio Disney also made an appearance.
The event was made possible by the Joining Forces initiative, a nationwide project launched by Obama and Dr. Jill Biden in 2011.
Joining Forces is aimed at enlisting both the public and private sectors in 'rallying around service members, veterans, and their families and support them through wellness, education, and employment opportunities.'