The Foreign Service Journal, April 2014

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | APRIL 2014 57 AFSA NEWS On Feb. 18, AFSA and DACOR co-sponsored an event at the DACOR-Bacon house, honor- ing a select group of United States Marine security guards who will be serving at U.S. embassies. Stationed at Post One, the embassy’s entrance, the guards not only constitute a solid line of defense for American diplo- macy, but are the first Ameri- cans visitors encounter. As such, they truly represent the face of America. AFSA, DACOR, the Ameri- can Academy of Diplomacy, the Council of Ambassadors and the U.S. Marine Corps joined together to recognize these individuals, the first time this has ever been done. In his remarks, AFSA President Bob Silverman thanked the Marines for the work they do. “We consider it a privilege to serve alongside those in uniform and to work with you at our embassies around the world.” Silverman went on to read a letter from former Secretary of State George P. Shultz, “I am a Marine and, as a former Secretary of State, I am particularly proud of the work of our security guards. They are an impressive pres- ence for anyone visiting our embassies and keep close track of security issues. So I give them my salute and say, ‘Semper Fidelis.’” Ian Houston, executive director of AFSA, joined in saluting the Marines before introducing Alex Copher, a State representative on the AFSA Governing Board, who spearheaded the event—a first for DACOR and AFSA. “This well-attended and long-awaited event provides an opportunity for mem- bers of various professional foreign affairs organizations to express their apprecia- tion, support and admiration of the United States Marine Corps’ Marine Security Guard program,” Copher said. He pointed out that the event reinforces and renews the unique relationship that has existed between the United States Foreign Service and the United States Marine Corps since 1804. “This event holds a special place for me personally, as well,” Copher added. “I have served as a Marine security guard, and have worked alongside Marine security guards during nine embassy assignments over the course of 23 years. Semper Fi!” n AFSA and DACOR Salute U.S. Marine Security Guards BY DOREEN EL-ROEIY, AFSA STAFF Global Opportunities Job Fair The Family Liaison Office and the Foreign Service Institute’s Transition Center invite you to participate in the Global Opportunities: Talent Optimization Job Fair . This special event is open to all adult Eligible Family Members and Members of Household of the foreign affairs agencies around the world. The fair will feature international employers, career advisers, entrepreneurial experts, FS tax experts and informa- tion on obtaining work permits and teleworking. When: May 2 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Virtual and In-Person at FSI EFMs and MOHs overseas can register as virtual participants with access to: • Telephone appointments with a large number of international employers • Streaming connection for real-time questions to employers Interested candidates are encouraged to create a LinkedIn profile as all employers will have access to a special LinkedIn group: GO-TO Job Fair. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Thompson at gotojobfair@gmail.com. NEWS BRIEF (Above, left) DACOR President Martin Hurwitz, American Academy of Diplomats President Ambassador Ronald Neumann, Council of American Ambassadors President Ambassador Timothy Chorba, AFSA President Robert Silverman and AFPSA Administrative Manager Kyle Longton. (Above, right) U.S. Marine Security Guards and their wives. PHOTOSBYKERRINMURPHY