Martine’s Must-Reads for April 1- Bombs, Bullets, and the Tank at the Office: Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines By Carol Stricker Carol Stricker shares stories from her distinguished career over 25 years with the U.S. Department of State. From Angola to Zimbabwe and often in harm’s way, she kept embassies running, ran an embassy as acting ambassador, and helped on such diverse issues as eliminating thousands of nuclear weapons in Ukraine and working to stop genocide in Burundi. With a dash of humor, a dose of history and some lessons for today, Ms. Stricker recounts her globe-spanning adventures as a diplomat protecting America’s strategic interests and American citizens abroad. … Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW presents “Carnival and Mardi Gras Festivities Around the World–Let the Good Times Roll!”
From Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans to Trinidad and Tobago and even as far as Venice, Italy, “Carnival and Mardi Gras Festivities Around the World” are on full display online for all to view. On the day of Mardi Gras, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) hosted a dynamic seminar and video experience that served as a fun journey around the world, showcasing the best traditions of Carnival and Mardi Gras. With gratitude to AAFSW’s popular Program Chair, Sheila Switzer, my dearest colleague and most valued partner in the diplomatic community, to AAFSW president Emerita, Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, a wonderful friend and great intellect and… Read More
Continue ReadingParticipate in the 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo!
Experts from the EFM, FS DH, and Retiree community are excited to welcome you to the 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo. Join us for any of 30 great informational sessions on topics relevant to Foreign Service members and families, including: Retirement planning Parenting and Kids College Planning Boarding Schools Wellness Special Needs Healthcare Professional and Workplace Skills Personal and Professional Travel It’s like all the best speakers from the FS community were able to come to your post’s local lunchtime info fair! The 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo will be held in a private Facebook event so that you can participate live or view recorded presentations later at… Read More
Continue ReadingProgram: Book Discussion with Carol Stricker
Join Us for a Presentation and Discussion with the Author of the Book “Bombs, Bullets and the Tank at the Office, Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines” The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to join us to an interesting virtual presentation and discussion of the book Bombs, Bullets and the Tank at the Office, Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines written by a former diplomat and AAFSW Art & BookFair volunteer Carol Stricker.The Program will take place on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:00 am. Eastern Standard Time. Carol served with the Department of State for over 25 years. Highlights of her career included helping… Read More
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