On January 24, 2019, a political crisis broke in Venezuela, which resulted in President Maduro demanding that the U.S. Embassy be closed. The U.S. Embassy did not close but families and non-essential personnel were given 72 hours to leave the country. By the following Friday and Saturday, everybody was on their way home, mostly to…
The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to a “Valentine’s Day Musical Program” to celebrate love, peace, and friendship on Monday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Burns Auditorium at the George Marshall Center of the State Department in Washington, D.C. We are featuring an amazing musical performer: Rafael…
Dear fellow AAFSW Volunteers and Members, I would like to wish all your families and you happy holidays and a very happy and prosperous New Year! With all our membership’s help and support, 2018 was a very successful year for AAFSW: In February, AAFSW was recognized as an Employee Organization of the Department of State….
Authors and EFMs Katie Mastin and Julianne Price recently published The Adventurer’s Club, a book specifically geared toward “chronic movers” like families in the Foreign Service community. As mothers of small children, they found that the existing literature about moving lacked a focus on the exciting parts of moving and with their new book they…
On December 7 AAFSW members, spouses, and friends enjoyed a festive evening celebrating the holiday season. The holiday tree, red and green décor, and strands of colorful lights got everyone in a holiday mood, and the Brazilian music playing in the background added to the party atmosphere. After…
Please note, if the federal government shutdown continues, this program will have to be postponed to Monday, February 11. The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to a very interesting and informative panel discussion on “The Political, Economic and Security Challenges facing Africa Today.” It will take place on Tuesday,…
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