White House Communications Agency briefing

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  • By Senior Airman Shandresha Mitchell
  • 6th Air Mobility Wing public affairs
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The White House Communications Agency recruiters hosted a briefing at the base theater on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 23, 2014.

The WHCA is a military unit dedicated to providing premiere, worldwide communications support to the President and his staff by ensuring their ability to communicate anywhere, anytime, by any means to anyone in the world to lead the nation effectively.

Staff Sgt. Willie Lee, WHCA Air Force lead recruiter, discussed the opportunities, roles and responsibilities, and the requirements for the positions offered at the WHCA.

"Our mission is to provide non-secure and secure communication to the administration," stated Lee. "We select from the 'best of the best' and ensure that everyone can perform the tasks proficiently."

Members assigned to the WHCA provide direct service to the in-town missions or on travel teams in support of the President, Vice President, First Lady and others as directed.

Comprised of approximately 915 personnel, WHCA members come from all branches of service, have varied levels of experience and multiple specialties in communications, audio-visual and administration and support.

"The benefits of an assignment with the WHCA are vast," commented Lee. "A few include civilian clothing allowance, special duty pay, technical training and hands-on experience, participation in degree completion programs and the Presidential Service Badge."

Lee explained the benefits members will receive upon selection, how civilian education is highly encouraged, and that members can maintain their civilian education while operating and functioning in their job while on the road.

With promotions and career progression being a major topic amongst the members of Team MacDill, Lee discussed the benefit of how this assignment will set those selected apart from their peers by providing them with a career progressing opportunity.

In closing, the members of the WHCA recruiting team reiterated that the President must be able to conduct business as Head of State, Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief at all times from any location and that the WHCA provides the means and the manpower to make this task happen.

If you feel you are a candidate for a WHCA assignment, submit the application located at www.disa.mil/whca or call (202) 757-5150.