Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 17, 2008 State Department Employee Receives 2008 Service to America National Security and International Affairs MedalThe Department of State congratulates Kate Friedrich, Special Advisor to the Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs, who was awarded the prestigious Service to America National Security and International Affairs Medal for 2008. Ms. Friedrich made outstanding contributions through her leadership of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, a major public/private effort to enhance the economic, social and political status of women in Afghanistan. Further information on Ms. Friedrich’s contributions is available at: http://servicetoamericamedals.org 2008/733 |