Leave “The Football” And Go Wherever You Want
The Secret Service’s briefcase, dubbed the “Football,” is used everytime President Obama travels. However, it also serves as a means of verifying a president’s identification and contacting the National Military Command Center in an emergency situation.
In the event of a nuclear assault, it is also said to house the nuclear codes. The interior of the briefcase is always accessible to presidents thanks to a laminated key card. Some unfortunate Secret Service personnel have to lug the 45-pound luggage around with them at all times.