White House Communications Agency

The White House Communications Agency (WHCA) was established in 1942 as the White House Signal Detachment, tasked with providing secure and reliable communications for the President of the United States. Over the decades, the unit expanded its mission, incorporating advanced technology to support presidential communications worldwide, including during wartime and crises. In 1962, the organization was renamed the White House Communications Agency to reflect its broader responsibilities. Today, WHCA is a joint military unit composed of personnel from all branches of the armed forces, dedicated to ensuring the President and senior White House officials maintain uninterrupted global communications.