The United States Foreign Service turned 100! The Rogers Act, signed into law in 1924, merged America’s diplomatic and consular…
Many career paths have people who are driven by a singular focus to get promoted above all else, and the…
Being fluent in different languages is a fundamental skill for foreign service. While many foreign service officers learn languages as…
As a spouse of a Foreign Service Officer (FSO), one is exposed to a unique lifestyle in the world of…
When disaster strikes, foreign service officers are called upon to support the U.S. government’s response. This was the case in…
Foreign Service Officers are posted to positions abroad for terms of one, two, or three years depending on locality, demand,…
Foreign service officers are often subject to circumstances beyond their control. Such was the case when a diplomatic quarrel occurred…
For a long time, the American workplace has been a difficult place for women to navigate, and the Foreign Service…
Upon joining the Foreign Service, most officers are immediately assigned to locations all over the world. Postings can vary from…
Few get the chance to leave their mark as a record holder. Beatrice Bishop Berle certainly did just that. In…