SSgt. Lexus Martinez, a Marine food service specialist, was selected to dance with Vice President JD Vance at the Commander in Chief Ball. She described the moment as surreal and lucky, recalling how she was chosen a week prior to the inauguration. Before taking the stage, Vance lightened the mood with a joke about stepping on feet, which helped Martinez relax. The event showcased representatives from each military branch dancing with top officials, marking a significant moment for the servicemembers involved.
"It made me feel more relaxed," Martinez said of the vice president's joke, highlighting how humor helped ease her nerves before the big performance.
"It felt surreal," Martinez reflected, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance with the vice president.
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