The Society of White House Military Aides grew from an idea of camaraderie and friendship shared through our unique experiences while serving our nation’s Presidents. It is our purpose to continue to renew those friendships through the Society and preserve the history and honor of our service. Our members represent military aides from twelve (12) Administrations, comprising both current and past White House Social and Presidential Aides from the Roosevelt Administration to that of George W. Bush, and five branches of the service: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and the Coast Guard.  Honorary Members include Social Secretaries to the President and those members of the White House Military Office who worked directly with Military Aides.

Since its founding in 1991 by Chairman Kenn Riordan, Jr. (Reagan), the Society has grown from fifty (50) Aides to over six hundred (600) aides in 2008 and has been incorporated with legal counsel.  The two most senior members served as Aides to President Roosevelt; another, White House Curator, Mr. Rex Scouten, served ten Presidents.  Included in our ranks are two Presidents of the American Red Cross; members of the Council of Foreign Relations; a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; a CINCPAC; two women who retired as the highest ranking in their services; a U. S. Senator; the Founder of C-SPAN; a Founding Partner of the Carlyle Group; three University presidents; and a CEO of PepsiCo. All were White House Social or Presidential Aides, and members.

The Society enjoys an exceptionally high level of interest with over three hundred (300) paid members and 65% of Aides receiving our mail as dues paying members, with exceptional participation by the youngest Aides from the Bush and Clinton Administrations.  The minimal membership dues cover only expenses (there is no profit), and accord the members an Annual Directory of Aides, Newsletter highlighting interesting activities of members, also host an annual White House Christmas Tour and a “Sr. Aides’ Luncheon” in the Spring at which we honor one of our members for excellence in his/her professions. A Chairman of PepsiCo; a Founding Partner of the Carlyle Group; the Founder of C-SPAN; and Director of US Citizenship and Immigration (DHS). Other events include periodic sailings aboard the Presidential Yacht, the Sequoia, and private functions in and around Washington such as picnics at member’s estates and horse farms.

We welcome all who share our mission and purpose and whose good character serves as an example of camaraderie to others!