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We cordially invite you to join us on Monday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room on the 8th floor at the State Department for an enchanting recital. We will be hosting two gifted Ukrainian musicians: violinist Dr. Solomia Gorokhivska, and flautist Dr. Andrei Pidkivka. They will offer a unique [...]
AAFSW joins AFSA in supporting this resolution. Please read to see what you can do to help. Senate Resolution Honors Foreign Service Help AFSA get co-sponsors and express appreciation to supporters in Congress AFSA is pleased that Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has introduced a resolution expressing appreciation for the Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel [...]
AAFSW is planning a new series of books on various Foreign Service topics, to be titled, “Your Foreign Service Companion.” Each book will be a collection of chapters written by authors from within the Foreign Service community, presented in a variety of formats from articles to humorous essays. We hope that the books will be both [...]
Our newsletter is available in PDF format in the members-only section. Scroll to “downloads” to view or download your copy. AAFSW members, if you have forgotten the password, please contact our office at office@aafsw.org. In this issue: AAFSW Advocates for Foreign Service Pets From the President’s Desk: Building Community Volunteer Opportunity: AAFSW Assistant Treasurer Needed May 21 [...]
From the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA). Original announcement here. This is a victory and provides recognition to the Foreign Service and those who serve abroad. AFSA will continue to work to ensure we have the option to transport pets as accompanied baggage checked in at the passenger terminal and delivered with baggage and hope [...]
“The Evolving Roles of Women Today,” the fourth annual Women’s National History Month program sponsored by AAFSW and the Woman’s National Democratic Club, was an outstanding success. Though our usual venue, the Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room, was preempted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for an event, the panelists were undeterred by sharing career [...]
AAFSW coordinates the annual Secretary of State's Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA). Read more about the project and SOSA award winners.
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Realities of Foreign Service Life, Volumes 1 and 2:
Writers from the Foreign Service community share their first-hand experiences and insights through essays on Foreign Service life. A great gift for newcomers or veterans of the Foreign Service and especially useful for anyone considering a Foreign Service career! Read more about Realities of Foreign Service Life and order your copy!
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