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Current Issues

Image: Supporting the Families of Our Fallen Colleagues
The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) has received many calls and e-mails from members asking how they can assist the families and honor the memories of our colleagues who were lost in Benghazi. There are a number of ways to help.   [Read More...]

Image: The New and Improved FSJ Is Out!
We are proud to unveil the redesigned Foreign Service Journal, which has undergone its first makeover since 1994! We hope you enjoy the new format. The cover focus for this issue is on "Diplomacy 3.0," the new generation of Foreign Service members.   [Read More...]

Image: AFSA Statement on Death of American Diplomats in Libya
We are deeply saddened and regret the tragic loss of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Foreign Service Information Management Specialist Sean Smith, and their colleagues in the cowardly attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya. We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families and loved ones of those killed.   [Read More...]

Image: AFSA Bylaws Amendments Pass!!
In accordance with Article VI, Sec. 1 of the AFSA Bylaws, the Committee on Elections certifies that all three proposed amendments were approved by the membership. Click here for a breakdown of the votes cast.   

Of Member Interest

AFSA is the professional association of the U.S. Foreign Service and the exclusive bargaining agent for all Foreign Service employees in the five foreign affairs agencies.   [Read More...]

Benefits of Membership

Retired members receive extensive counseling and advice from our staff, free of charge.   [Read More...]

The Hirshorn Company
AFSA offers a variety of insurance programs specifically tailored to the needs of AFSA members in service abroad. Click the image above for information and applications.   

AFSA's dedicated legal staff offers assistance to our members free of charge, whether it relates to grievances, EER/AEF issues, tenure problems, etc.   [Read More...]

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