The SOSA awards, administered by AAFSW, were established in 1990 with the direct encouragement and support of then-Secretary James A. Baker and his wife Susan. While on official travel, Mrs. Baker was so impressed by the extraordinary volunteer work performed by the Foreign Service community overseas that she advocated for an award to recognize these…
1- A Fire Sparkling By Julianne Maclean After a crushing betrayal by the man she loves, Gillian Gibbons flees to her family home for a much-needed escape, but when she finds an old photograph of her grandmother in the arms of a Nazi officer, Gillian’s life gets even more complicated. Rattled by the discovery, Gillian…
An Interactive Webinar on Zoom organized by AAFSW Program Chair Sheila Switzer Thursday, June 17 10:30 to noon Washington, DC time Less active? Stopping by the kitchen too often for snacks? And during the pandemic we’ve all been stressed, which is a known factor in weight gain. Whatever the reason, if you’ve noticed a buildup…
Your next pack out looms in the distance and your family is finally vaccinated and ready for visitors, how will you tackle the endless tasks for your move? DiploDash™ can help. After more than 15 years of moving, the thought of retirement seems easier than facing another PCS, DiploDash can help. You’ve arrived at post…
1- Afghans Never Smile: Reflections of a DSS Agent from Both Sides of the Durand Line By Stephen Silva A personal memoir about my experiences as a Diplomatic Security Service Agent in Peshawar, Pakistan and Bagram, Afghanistan. It includes a comprehensive history of some of the most dangerous times during the War on Terror. Readers…
Last month, AAFSW was notified about the proposed name change of the Family Liaison Office. In early May, the DG Digest and FLO publicly announced this initiative stating ” To better reflect the advocacy, programs, and services the Family Liaison Office (FLO) provides to all employees and family members from over 50 U.S. federal government…
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