The Upcoming 2024-2026 AAFSW Executive Board and Board of Directors Election is a Significant Opportunity

The Upcoming 2024-2026 AAFSW Executive Board and Board of Directors Election is a Significant Opportunity

If you are in the Washington, DC, area, returning to the DMV this summer, or at an overseas mission, AAFSW needs you to join the Executive Board and make a difference. We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to contribute to our mission.

New Collaboration with the National Defense University

New Collaboration with the National Defense University

This year marks a new chapter in The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)’s journey as we introduce a program for members to become community sponsors for the International Fellows Program at the National Defense University (NDU). AAFSW invites you to become one of the pioneering sponsors of the National Defense University (NDU)…

Volunteer Opportunities

JUST THE VOLUNTEER JOB FOR YOU Want to help AAFSW but don’t have a regular schedule or want to do something less often? Quinn’s Auction sends us notice of their auctions and their free appraisals. You would monitor the emails, contact the appropriate Chair to see if there is anything to be appraised, sign up…

AAFSW Participated in January’s FSI Onboarding Fair

AAFSW participated in the U.S. Department of State Onboarding Fair, organized by FSI for the new orientation class on January 17-18. Over the course of two days around 230 Foreign Service specialist and generalist students visited the Fair and learned about the different organizations that offer support and services to members of the U.S. Foreign…

BookStore and Art & BookFair Call for Volunteers

As AAFSW members, we are all here to support our greater Foreign Service family. We have many valuable programs and support groups. These are all led by volunteers. Without volunteers, there is no AAFSW. It is our pleasure and responsibility to volunteer. Since I am responsible for Art & BookFair and the BookStore, let me…

December EFM Coffee Morning

AAFSW hosted a morning coffee meeting in Arlington on December 14.  It was a good occasion to meet with our seasoned members and welcome some of new members while introducing our organization to those who have not yet joined. In addition to enjoying coffee and some treats, we had some lively conversations, touching on several…