Has anyone taken the WHCA assignment? If so, how was it?

SPC Dejournet Lewis — Sat, 07 May 2016 09:31:02 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2016 9:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 May 2016 09:49:12 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member could provide some insight on this. Otherwise, LTC John Shaw may being able to provide some assistance.

Also, tagging "WHCA, Special Mission" may get this thread more attention.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2016 10:40 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 May 2016 10:40:15 -0400

Had several friends up there. The single friends who liked to travel either loved or hated it. Most that had families did not like the amount they traveled though I understand there are sections that don't go TDY as often.

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2016 11:08 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 May 2016 11:08:15 -0400

Best experience I ever had. I did 8 years there. Got to travel all over the world. Earn the Presidential Service Badger, Special Duty Pay. Just fill out the paperwork and do it.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 7 at 2016 12:14 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Sat, 07 May 2016 12:14:35 -0400

I wrote a letter of recommendation for a young soldier who was very mature for the White House Communications Agency. Without going into specifics, she loved the position and the letter.

Response by SSG Drew Cook made May 7 at 2016 12:17 PM

SSG Drew Cook — Sat, 07 May 2016 12:17:04 -0400

Let's go! I want the good saucy stuff!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2016 2:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 May 2016 14:16:04 -0400

It's good! If you like to travel it's great!

Response by SSG(P) Ell Pizarek made May 7 at 2016 9:50 PM

SSG(P) Ell Pizarek — Sat, 07 May 2016 21:50:26 -0400

My son in law worked this detail starting with the Clintons through the beginning of the Obama administration. He enjoyed the travel, always advanced party, but didn't care for the politics. There are a couple of different assignments I believe that you could take, the two that I know of are Camp David and Washington. They are staffed with members of each of the services. This is about all I can tell you.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 4:09 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 16:09:26 -0400

My son is there now SFC Steven Borders maybe he could provide some insight.

Response by CPL Ricky Vasquez made May 9 at 2016 12:37 AM

CPL Ricky Vasquez — Mon, 09 May 2016 00:37:57 -0400

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 9:46 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 09:46:25 -0400

Seems a lot of these focus on the active duty military, does anyone know of any programs open to National guard or reservists?

Response by SFC Steven Borders made Dec 19 at 2016 4:07 PM

SFC Steven Borders — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:07:31 -0500

So let me say, it has been a great treat to be assigned to WHCA. I am 4 months and nine days from leaving this assignment and ETSing. I have a few things to say if you are looking for a place to leave the military WHCA is a great spot. You get out of the regular Army life. No, formations, PT is on your own, travel missions, etc.. But it is very hard on married families. My four years I have been there I have traveled to 28 countries. It is not easy on the family being always gone and leaving on a moment's notice. I can't count how many times I have had to leave within a 24 hour period. Pack my bags and I am gone. It does wear on you, but if you are up for a challenge it is a great place to get assigned to.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2017 4:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 04:35:07 -0500

Any information on life as a 35F at WHCA? Anything is appreciated.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2018 8:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:41:14 -0500

I am in the process of applying, was just wondering if anyone knows how the life of a 94E is in WHCA?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2018 11:01 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 11:01:33 -0500

Good morning. How long did it take for them to notify you that you received the position? I applied in March

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2018 11:04 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 11:04:14 -0500

Good afternoon. How long does it take for you to get notified that you received the position. I applied in March

Response by Sage Lansford made Dec 23 at 2018 4:34 PM

Sage Lansford — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 16:34:13 -0500

My husband is a SGT in the Army position 25S, currently deployed, and is putting in an application for WHCA. He is currently trying to find out if he is able to do this job for the remaining portion of his term (he hasn't decided if he is going to reenlist) he will have 35 months left on his contract when he returns from deployment. Can anyone answer this for us?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2019 3:18 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 03:18:52 -0400

Where do families live, on or off a post? What cities are the best to live in?
Do u get extra pay?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2022 11:14 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 23:14:48 -0400

Do you know any 92ys who worked there?