On the morning of Tuesday, November 10, six exceptional volunteers posted at embassies and consulates around the world — including both employees and family members — will once again receive the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA), administered by AAFSW. The award comes with a $2,500 stipend, travel to Washington for…
AAFSW cordially invites you to join us for a fun evening to celebrate the 65th year of theater in the grand style at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at the Thomas Jefferson Theater. The Arlington Players present the worldwide musical hit, “Little Shop of Horrors,” which ran on Broadway for five years, setting records and…
The AAFSW/FBS cordially invite you to welcome the fall season by savoring a nice cup of Ethiopian coffee and experiencing the traditions of its ceremony on Saturday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the residence of one of our members in Annandale, VA. Dating back as far as the 9th century, there are many legends…
New Foreign Service book by EFM Author How do you get a Great Dane onto an airplane? What happens when you have a medical emergency in a country where they don’t speak English? Can you find guacamole overseas, and if not, how will you survive a two-year tour of duty? These questions and more are…
AAFSW and the Foreign Born Spouses (FBS) Group have played an important role in my life from the moment I joined. When I first got to Washington DC, I wanted to start working right away, but I soon realized that I need a clearance to have a decent government job. I wondered whom I should…
Starting with a “Book Mart” in October 1961, AAFSW has held a book sale every year at the State Department. This October, the Art & BookFair will once again offer books and treasures from all over the world. Our donors from the Foreign Service community have lived everywhere, and customers come to this sale knowing…
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