The Around the World 5k has been described as the largest embrace of the concept of participation trophies ever. With a stated goal of connecting across countries, encouraging participation and fitness, and cheering every success, we accept and encourage this description. The eighth annual virtual race will be held this April. Participants around the world…
On March 8, AAFSW hosted a vibrant panel of women in honor of International Women’s Day. This year, the panelists included H.E. Ivonne A-Baki, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the United States, Madam Angelique Gakoko Pitteloud, and Marion Kavallieros. Each brought their own unique approach to the theme “Global History and Challenges of…
I’ve been touched by the outpouring of support I have witnessed for Kyiv; whether it be directed at US embassy personnel and families or the people of Ukraine. On March 4, AAFSW was invited to attend a meet and greet for evacuees of Mission Ukraine at the Department of State hosted by EUR EDGE. EUR…
1- IN THE HEAD: A Book of Art & Words By ANDREW THOMAS VAN EATON IN THE HEAD is an anthology of illustrations, poetry, and thoughts by Andrew Van Eaton. A collection of around 300 works composed between 2018 and 2021, the book deals with themes of youthful angst, rage, fear, existentialism, self-discovery, uncertainty, feelings…
1. Between Wrath and Mercy: A Romantic Fantasy (The Divine Between Series Book 1) by Jess Wisecup After her daughter is kidnapped, Emmeline Highclere—a thirty-four-year-old mother living in isolation with memories and grief her only companion—must do everything in her limited power and divine abilities to get the girl back. Emmeline believes her daughter, Elora,…
The Foreign Service Families Act was signed into law as a part of the Defense Authorization Act. It had bipartisan support and was signed by President Biden on December 27, 2021. This was the first comprehensive reauthorization for the State Department in almost 20 years. AFSA (American Foreign Service Association) had been lobbying for the…
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