If given the chance, would you serve in the White House to earn the Presidential Service Badge?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:40:35 -0400

If given the opportunity, would you serve in the White House or in Washington, DC and have a chance at earning the Presidential Service Badge? Have you already earned that badge? If so, what was that duty like?

Response by SGT David T. made May 20 at 2015 10:43 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:43:20 -0400

No thanks. The Capital holds no interest for me. I have had opportunities to work in D.C. but passed on them due to the location. Far too many people for my tastes.

Response by SSG Eddye Royal made May 20 at 2015 10:44 AM

SSG Eddye Royal — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:44:31 -0400

I have friends on my LinkedIn professional site that have, and is currently in this admin. So YES.

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made May 20 at 2015 10:45 AM

SPC Nate Lamphier — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:45:54 -0400

I would love to. I love history therefore I would see this as an opportunity of a life time (working in the White House) and becoming a part of that history on a daily basis would be excellent.

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made May 20 at 2015 10:46 AM

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:46:02 -0400

Does it depend on your politics or who is the Commander in Chief?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 20 at 2015 10:51 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:51:08 -0400

No. I would serve in the white house because it would be an honor to do so, the badge to me is irrelevant.

Response by MSG Martin Griffith made May 20 at 2015 11:13 AM

MSG Martin Griffith — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:13:02 -0400

No.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 11:20 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:20:31 -0400

I think that I would, regardless of my opinion on who is sitting behind the desk. I think it would be a really cool assignment.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 11:49 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:49:42 -0400

Regardless of who is in office I would love the opportunity to serve on the Coms staff and work on the official website.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 12:00 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 12:00:06 -0400

I could see how it could be very rewarding and would jump at the opportunity to serve on White House duty. I don't need a medal for it.

I think the networking opportunities would be amazing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 12:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 12:07:54 -0400

Absolutely. I would be honored. Not necessarily for the Badge, but just to be able so do something different.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 12:24 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 12:24:36 -0400

In a heartbeat! Not just for the badge but being selected to serve and perform at that level would be a huge honor and a great accomplishment! To be able to work with/for the POTUS in those capacities I feel would cement the purpose of serving further knowing that what you are doing is directly supporting decisions at the highest level for your comrades and for the American people I couldn't think of anything better.
The down side would be the traffic and cost of living in DC but the experience would be priceless!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 1:54 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:54:43 -0400

Nope. I am from Northern Virginia. I am enjoying my time away and will retire somewhere else. I only come up for the Army Ten Miler and to visit my parents.

If told that is where I will work, I will do my best and spend the weekends at the Smithsonian with the family.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made May 20 at 2015 2:47 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:47:37 -0400

It would totally depend on who the President was. I could not serve with a President I had no respect for.

I once turned down the opportunity to be the Executive Officer for an Army four-star because I did not respect the man. I loved my position as XO for an Army three-star and would not have minded doing it again for a four-star, but I had no respect for the man and respectfully declined the opportunity.

Response by Sgt Tom Vaughn made May 20 at 2015 3:04 PM

Sgt Tom Vaughn — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:04:50 -0400

I already have one , earned at NAV SUP FAC Thirmont , aka. Camp David
1974-77

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 3:34 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:34:18 -0400

I'd rather the President take a ride in one of our planes; I don't want to work in DC if I can avoid it.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made May 20 at 2015 3:42 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:42:38 -0400

Would have to totally depend on the President!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 20 at 2015 3:44 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:44:13 -0400

Hell no.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 5:40 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 17:40:46 -0400

Honestly Sir, No I wouldn't. I have very little respect for most politicians.

Response by CMC Robert Young made May 20 at 2015 6:21 PM

CMC Robert Young — Wed, 20 May 2015 18:21:00 -0400

Absolutely!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 11:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 23:25:02 -0400

Badge or no bage, i think it would be an honor to get to do it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2015 6:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 06:16:00 -0400

Not under this administration.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2015 11:48 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 11:48:23 -0400

If I was told I had to, I would not put up a fight.
If they asked for volunteers, I would be the first to raise my hand.
And I would do my job, what ever it is with Honor, Courage, Commitment.
Politics aside, you are doing a job that is needed regardless of who is in the house as the POTUS. Get over yourself.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made May 21 at 2015 2:57 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 21 May 2015 14:57:55 -0400

The more bling the better. And gaudy is good!

Response by Capt Vickie Adams made May 21 at 2015 3:02 PM

Capt Vickie Adams — Thu, 21 May 2015 15:02:48 -0400

Not as a Captain, dime a dozen. Probably end up on copier duty.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2015 6:23 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 May 2015 18:23:35 -0400

Sign me up! I'll take any position they throw at me. Solely for the experience and future where such a service could prove beneficial.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 23 at 2015 1:39 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sat, 23 May 2015 01:39:35 -0400

yes

Response by SPC Ei McS made May 24 at 2015 8:21 AM

SPC Ei McS — Sun, 24 May 2015 08:21:28 -0400

Most definitely yes, especially in the present White House! I love history! I would experience history unfold. It would also be just simply be very interesting to work in the White House. Receiving the Presidential Service Badge would be very nice as well (of course), but that is not the main reason why I would want to work there. Last but not least, I am for the present President! He got my vote twice!

Response by SPC(P) Mark Newman made May 24 at 2015 9:05 AM

SPC(P) Mark Newman — Sun, 24 May 2015 09:05:02 -0400

I'd be honored to work a post like that. And it wouldn't matter to me who the C in C was at the time. However, I don't think I'd be doing it because I wanted to add to the pins on my Class A uniform.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 10:17 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:17:43 -0400

No, regardless of who was in office. I could not put up with the amount of spit-and-polish that would require, and doubtless a lot of arrogant, high-strung people running around trying to prove how important they are. Give me down-to-Earth fellow troops in a relevant, working base any day.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2015 6:09 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:09:20 -0400

Earned PSB serving HMX-1 "Marine One" from '90 - '93 under Bush Sr. and Clinton. I find it interesting how many talk politics regarding duty. Politics have nothing to do with the responsibility you are entrusted with. Either you are able to conduct yourself as a professional and perform the duties entrusted to you or your are not. If serving the current CIC is a problem, get out because you are already serving the current CIC.

Frankly, working with the White House is so hectic there is little time to "think" about the politics. I was proud of my service and regard my PSB as a crowning achievement. I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity, to see what it is like to work in high profile day in and day out. It is tiresome to be maintain "image" all the time.

Still I have many Great and Awesome stories from my time there, which can be gleaned for the small price of a beverage.