with Randy Urban
AFSA welcomes back TSP expert Randy Urban to discuss everything you need to know about the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), particularly in light of recent legislative changes to the program.
Beyond the Redesign: Can State Deliver?
In this issue: the current state and future of the Foreign Service, A Foreign Service for America, practicing environmental diplomacy, covering the bases, and more!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ambassador (ret.) Ronald Neumann, the 2018 recipient of AFSA’s Award for Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Amb. (ret.) Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., Roshni Nirody, Elena Augustine, and Joseph Conners, the 2018 recipients of AFSA’s Awards for Constructive Dissent!
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Congratulations to all of AFSA’s 2018 Awards for Exemplary Performance recipients and runners-up!
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