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Historic Merger

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses affected employees at the Town Hall on the PA-IIP Merger, April 2019. Photo by Shehryar Mufti
By Virginia Blakeman and Alexis Sullivan “Our ability to communicate American foreign policy and values around the world is...

Broader Mission

Consular Professional Courtnay Rosenberger (seventh from the right) with consular colleagues and airmen during the 2019 Consular Leadership Day at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Doha, Qatar. Photo courtesy of the Al Udeid Air Base
By Courtnay Rosenberger and Chris Breding  The Department recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of...

Modern Diplomacy

Marine Security Guard Detachment Commander Staff Sergeant Estephania De Leon (center) oversees a Marine security guard emergency preparedness training. Photo by Kathryn Edwards
By Kathryn Edwards On any given Tuesday, in the small West African nation of The Gambia, something unusual in...

Accessibility Solutions

A Ruby XLHD Handheld Magnifier, a digital magnification device that also allows for color filtration for individuals with visual impairments, sits on top of architecture plans for the new Access Center. Photo by Heidi Howland
By David Conner The Bureau of Human Resources’ Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (HR/OAA)...

Collaborating for a Safer America

Exercise directors meet with role players during the exercise to answer their questions. Photo by Judy Emmert
By Lynda Kasonde Every minute federal, state, and local agencies are working to protect nearly 330 million people in...

Creating Opportunity

EFM Elisa Sanwick teaches a cooking class at her post in Mexico City. Photo by Linsey Pizzulo
By Leah Evans Eligible family members (EFMs) often face the challenge of finding meaningful employment while posted abroad. Challenges can...

Unexpected Iguanas

This larger-than-life iguana statue is a famous Guayaquil city landmark, commissioned by the municipality to commemorate the animal. It was erected out of mosaic tile by artist Juan Marcelo Sánchez. Photo by talalbakr25
By Julia C. Mellin Opening its eyes for the first time, the newborn green iguana took in its surroundings:...

Passionate Professionalism

Center, second row: Under Secretary of State for Management Brian J. Bulato and Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources Carol Z. Perez stand with the 2019 Department of State award winners after the award ceremony in the Benjamin Franklin Room, Nov. 13. State Department photo
By Amanda J. Richard The sparkling chandeliers and gold-leaf-encrusted stanchions of the Harry S. Truman Building’s storied Benjamin Franklin...

Above and Beyond

The 2019 Foreign Service National of the Year award recipients attend an event at the DACOR Bacon House with Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Human Resources Carol Z. Perez (center), Nov. 13. Photo by Heidi Howland
By Amanda J. Richard There is no single superlative that can be used to characterize the immense contributions made...

Showcasing History

By Reva Gupta Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States Diplomacy Center...
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