AFSA NEWS AFSA NEWSTHE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JULY-AUGUST 2025 53 Hundreds Rally in D.C. to Stand Up for Service On Friday, May 9, 2025, more than 200 members of the Foreign Service community and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., to launch AFSA’s Service Disrupted campaign with a resounding show of unity. Undeterred by rain, participants joined AFSA leadership, staff, and volunteers on two separate “solidarity walks” through the city, proudly chanting “stand up for service!” as they passed landmarks like the Washington Monument, Continued on page 57 Honoring the Fallen Foreign Service supporters assemble at AFSA headquarters on May 9 before setting off on the Service Disrupted solidarity walk through rainy downtown Washington, D.C. AFSA/JOAQUIN SOSA Double Your Impact On June 18, a retired Foreign Service officer offered to match all donations made to AFSA up to $100,000. This anonymous donor’s generous challenge grant will run until Aug. 31, 2025. During this time, any donation you make to AFSA will automatically be doubled, increasing our ability to support and fight for our members. Members will soon receive this donation request in their inboxes, and we hope that you will accept the challenge to ensure AFSA’s ongoing operations during this challenging period. n AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi, joined by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, presides over the 51st Annual Memorial Plaque Ceremony on Foreign Service Day on May 2. The solemn event paid tribute to the 321 members of the Foreign Service who gave their lives in service abroad. See full story on page 60. AFSA/JOAQUIN SOSA
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