Hello everyone, I'm really into all this protective services stuff. I'm curious, which branch of the military is assigned to protect the president? Thanks in advance!
It's terrific that you're interested in protective services and their structure. In the United States, the president is primarily protected by the United States Secret Service, which is not a branch of the military, but a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security. They are responsible for ensuring the president's safety at all times.
While the military may collaborate with the Secret Service for specific tasks—such as the use of Air Force One for presidential travel which is provided by the U.S. Air Force's 89th Airlift Wing—they are generally not directly involved in the president's protection. It's always great to see someone interested in the details of how our country's services and agencies work. Keep exploring!
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