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Current Issues

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Check out the December FSJ!
The December issue of The Foreign Service Journal is now available. This month, we focus on various aspects of the Foreign Service life and career – from a storied courier route to dealing with divorce. Also included is our semiannual Education Supplement.   [Read More...]

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The 2014 High School Essay Contest
AFSA’s sixteenth annual high school essay contest is now open! This year’s topic focuses on diplomatic history in honor of the 90th anniversary of the Foreign Service.   [Read More...]

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AFSA Daily Media Digest
A new feature for AFSA members! The AFSA Media Digest is a daily-updated collection of news items related to the Foreign Service.   [Read More...]

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AFSA Priorities: OCP
AFSA remains engaged on numerous issues of importance to our members. See what we are doing on Overseas Comparability Pay (OCP).   [Read More...]

Of Member Interest

Latest AFSAnet Messages
Can't find that AFSAnet message from last week (or last month) in your email inbox? We've archived some of the more recent AFSAnet messages on our website for your convenience.   [Read More...]

Who Can Join AFSA?
Any member of the U.S. Foreign Service, active-duty or retired and from any foreign affairs agency, may become a regular member of AFSA. All others may join as an associate member.   [Read More...]

What is AFSA?
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

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

Legal and Grievance Assistance
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...]