In Brief
Keeping sensitive products secure during pandemic
The Diplomatic Security Service’s Special Security Operations Document Control Branch (DCB) protects some of the Department of State’s most sensitive information. Given its essential mission, DCB has continued operating through the COVID-19 pandemic. Located...
Sports Diplomacy hosts virtual fitness sessions
The Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division featured Jen Welter, the first female coach in the National Football League and former defensive...
IVLP alum assists underprivileged in India
Employees of the NGO Jagriti Yagra, recently assembled ration aid for stranded migrant workers. Jagriti Yagra’s CEO Ashutosh Kumar, a 2013 International...
NMAD releases new online exhibit
The National Museum of American Diplomacy (NMAD) launched a virtual exhibit entitled “Bringing #AmericansHome: Diplomats on the Front Line of COVID-19”, May...
Recognizing outstanding public diplomacy initiatives
The Public Diplomacy Association of America (PDAA)—a not-for-profit, voluntary association of public diplomacy professionals—announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence...
Assisting flood victims in Uzbekistan
U.S Ambassador to Uzbekistan Daniel Rosenblum participated in the handover of an assistance package for flood victims worth more than $11,000 from...
In the News
GTM launches lifeline for managers
By Hyun Bo Sim
As the Department of State continues to develop and promote workplace flexibilities to make careers more desirable for its employees, supporting and developing managers has become a high...
