~~ Important News: Member Ed Bauer passed away on June 2, 2009. A viewing will be held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellen Dr., Alexandria, VA 22315 on Sunday, June 7th from 2:00-4:00pm and again from 7:00-9:00pm. The funeral will be at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 on Monday, June 8th at 10:00am. Mr. Bauer will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on August 31, 2009 at 11:00 am with full military honors.

Also, Association Member Bill Shafer passed away May 19. His memorial service was held June 5, 2009 and his interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held August 14, 2009 at 11:00am. ~~

Thank you for visiting the official website of the 1600 Communications Association.

The 1600 Communications Association was originally formed in 1969 and was composed of former members of the White House Army Signal Agency. The Association was later expanded to include all personnel who served in either the White House Army Signal Agency or its successor, the White House Communications Agency. The first Officers of the Association were elected in 1969 and the first By-laws of the Association were adopted in 1971, and amended in December of 1984. The Articles of Incorporation were approved in 1973.

The purpose of the Association was to establish and perpetuate a fraternal, benevolent, and social organization dedicated to the interest and development of its members who, through the years, provided communications support to the President of the United States. Additionally, the Association provided job placement assistance, a scholarship program, and fostered fraternal relations between corporations and the Government.

This site is primarily intended for our members' use but we welcome visitors and are always proud to have the opportunity to increase awareness of the Association, its history and ongoing mission.

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