58 JULY-AUGUST 2025 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL AFSA Marks 60th Foreign Service Day This May marked the 60th anniversary of Foreign Service Day. AFSA welcomed more than 150 members to headquarters on May 1, for its annual open house honoring the Foreign Service community. Throughout the afternoon, the AFSA team greeted active-duty and retired personnel for a day of connection and community. Attendees had the opportunity to sit for professional headshots and enjoy complimentary treats from a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream stand outside. AFSA staff were on hand to answer questions and share information about membership benefits, retirement resources, and advocacy initiatives. Copies of The Foreign Service Journal and AFSA books were available, and members engaged in conversations about current priorities and challenges facing the Foreign Service. Following the open house, Foreign Service Day continued at a reception at DACOR Bacon House, where more than 100 attendees gathered for an evening reception. AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi and DACOR President Angela Dickey offered remarks reflecting on the occasion and the enduring contributions of the Foreign Service. The next day, the official Foreign Service Day, DACOR Handwritten letters and drawings from students thanking U.S. diplomats for their service on display at AFSA HQ. AFSA/MARK PARKHOMENKO AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi (center) and DACOR President Angela Dickey (left) deliver remarks at DACOR’s Foreign Service Day reception. AFSA/MARK PARKHOMENKO
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