The White House Military Office
The White House Military Office (WHMO) provides military support for White
House functions, including food service, Presidential transportation, medical
support and emergency medical services, and hospitality services. The office
oversees policy related to WHMO functions and Department of Defense assets and
ensures that White House requirements are met with the highest standards of
quality. The WHMO Director oversees all military operations aboard Air Force One
on Presidential missions worldwide. The Deputy Director of the White House
Military Office focuses primarily on the day-to-day support of the WHMO.
The WHMO's operational units are the most visible part of the WHMO's support
to the President. The WHMO units include the White House Communications Agency,
Presidential Airlift Group, White House Medical Unit, Camp David, Marine
Helicopter Squadron One, Presidential Food Service, and the White House
Transportation Agency. To assure proper coordination and integration, the WHMO
also includes support elements such as operations; policy, plans, and
requirements; information and technology management; financial management and
comptroller; WHMO counsel; and security. Together, WHMO entities provide
essential service to the President and help maintain the continuity of the
Presidency.