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Join AFSA in a celebration of the holiday season! Our festive holiday happy hour will feature a themed cocktail, plenty of candy canes and wonderful company from the Foreign Service community.
Foreign Service Authors
In this issue: celebrating the centennial of the Diplomatic Courier Service, books by and of interest to the Foreign Service community, 40 years of the Family Liaison Office, telling our story to the American people, and more!
Retirement Planning 5 to 10 Years Out
Join us on January 22 for this informative session tailored to those who are 5 to 10 years from retirement.
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Applications for AFSA-awarded scholarships will be accepted starting December 1, 2018.
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