We are deeply grateful to Hui Jun Tina Wong for her service on the AFSA Board of Directors. She's helped lead the organization during a difficult time, and we thank her for her support of the Foreign Service community. Read her article: afsa.org/foreign-servic…

Today's purging of State Dept. employees is a blow to our global influence. The impact will echo for years. We stand with the workforce & those who know that professional, non-partisan diplomacy isn't expendable. We won't stop fighting to defend it. Read: afsa.org/press

I strongly condemn today’s personnel actions taken at the State Department. This is cruel and unacceptable treatment for American diplomats who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation and promoting our values. Mark my words, the adverse impact on our national security

We're pleased to welcome our new president, John “Dink” Dinkelman. A member of the Senior Foreign Service, Dinkelman brings nearly 40 years of distinguished service at the Department of State. In a sobering reflection of the moment, Dinkelman steps into this role just after

When retired Navy Admiral William McRaven says gutting USAID, VOA, and the State Department puts Americans at risk, we listen. As a high-ranking military officer, he partnered with diplomats in some of the toughest crisis zones. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…

AFSA VP for USAID, Randy Chester, talks about the consequences of dismantling the agency on C-SPAN.

We're pleased to announce Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the winner of AFSA’s 2025 Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award. We honor her leadership, mentorship, & dedication to the Foreign Service community. Read more: bit.ly/3GZEolX Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Troubling doesn't begin to cover it. We will explore every avenue we can to appeal. Read the decision: afsa.org/sites/default/…

AFSA President John Dinkleman addresses the harm caused by the recent cuts at the State Department: foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/14/sta…

AFSA's president and general counsel zero in on what's really behind the "union-busting" executive order. Hint: It has nothing to do with national security, despite White House claims: thehill.com/regulation/cou…

America’s diplomatic shield is cracking, and it's not from a foreign attack, but by our own hand. AFSA's John Dinkelman details why we should all be concerned. newsweek.com/american-diplo…

Ambassador Burns’ article is a must-read, not only for those who support our dedicated (and recklessly decimated) federal workforce, but also for those who believe the firings are justified. theatlantic.com/magazine/archi…

The 2025 Foreign Service promotion lists are out. This year’s lists reveal a stunning contradiction: according to AFSA’s estimates, at least 10 diplomats promoted in the 2025 cycle were also among the 264 laid off on July 11. This is further evidence that the cuts were not based

The State Dept layoffs are just the latest blow to the Foreign Service. They come after the dismantling of USAID & USGM. The push for deferred resignations has meant losing many experienced colleagues. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025…

This Labor Day feels different.

"What we’re seeing in the diplomatic corps right now is fear." Read AFSA's John Dinkelman's frank assessment of the current climate at the State Department: nbcnews.com/politics/natio…