Arlington Virginia ASA

The Arlington Virginia ASA (Army Security Agency) was a significant U.S. Army signals intelligence unit stationed in Arlington, Virginia, during the Cold War era. Tasked with intercepting and analyzing foreign communications, the unit played a vital role in gathering intelligence for national defense. Its personnel specialized in cryptology, electronic surveillance, and linguistics, supporting broader NSA and Department of Defense missions. The Arlington Virginia ASA contributed substantially to intelligence efforts until the Army Security Agency was integrated into the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) in 1977, marking the end of its independent operations.