2022 Federal Benefits Open Season
The Federal Benefits Open Season runs Nov. 14-Dec. 12, offering eligible employees an opportunity to enroll, change plans or plan options, change enrollment type, or cancel their enrollment for the following: Federal Employees Health...
New battery improves energy efficiency at Embassy Niamey
By David Shaffer and Cynthia Bensburg
In August, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) installed its first ever large-scale renewable battery energy storage system at the new U.S. Embassy in Niger. The installation enhances...
Office of the Chief of Protocol
President John F. Kennedy (right) and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (left) host a State Dinner at the White House in honor of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (second from left) and his daughter Indira Gandhi...
Human rights conference highlights Russia’s abuses in Ukraine
The U.S. Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (USOSCE) co-hosted a panel discussion at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, Sept. 27, on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the...
Historic visit underscores U.S. support for Armenia
By Jen McAndrew
U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomed a U.S. congressional delegation led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Armenia, Sept. 17-19. Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official ever to visit the country....
Colombian exchange students visit Main State
Afro-Colombian students of the 100K Strong in the Americas project, Diaspora Connect, visited the U.S. Department of State, Sept. 13, during their exchange program with Howard University in Washington. This 100K Strong partnership between...
Cultivating Success
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian McKeon (center) meets with Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security (CTS) Deputy Assistant Secretary Gharun Lacy (second from left) and CTS U.S. Digital Corps Fellows...
Mission Uruguay boosts public image at Expo Prado
By Heather Murphy
Expo Prado is Uruguay’s largest and most important national-level agricultural fair. The 10-day event—held every September—showcases commercial, diplomatic, and agricultural entities from across Uruguay, along with hundreds of livestock competitions representing nearly...
State wins Departmental Tennis League division title
The U.S. Department of State-USAID tennis team met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Aug. 15, to celebrate their first-place finish in the 2021 Departmental Tennis League (DTL) “A” division, with a record of...