While in Israel this week, Secretary Rubio had the opportunity to thank the team at U.S. Embassy Jerusalem for their tireless efforts to help free hostages and facilitate the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He noted that their dedication to strengthening the U.S.-Israeli partnership is clear in their daily work on the ground. Long before the Secretary touches down, the team puts in countless hours arranging meetings, prepping venues, and organizing the trip. For our Foreign Service Officers and local staff, it is an all hands on deck effort to advance our foreign policy and make us safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
About us
The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world. The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. U.S. Department of State employees, with their skills, character and commitment to public service, are the backbone of America's diplomacy. They represent the people and advocate the interests of the U.S. to the rest of the world. The Foreign Service (FS) is dedicated to representing America and responding to the needs of American citizens in other countries. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate, or other diplomatic mission anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. Civil Service (CS) employees provide in-depth expertise and continuity in accomplishing all aspects of the Department's mission and are involved in virtually every function of the Department. Civil Service employees issue passports, compile and analyze overseas reports, provide logistical support to posts, consult with Congress about foreign policy initiatives and policies, and formulate and manage the budget. Nearly 7,400 Civil Service (CS) employees serve as a stable resource pool in Washington D.C., at Passport Agencies and field offices throughout the United States, and at several Consulates in Mexico. More than 31,000 Foreign Service National (FSN) employees also supplement the personnel requirements of the Department overseas. FSN employees are local residents of the countries in which we maintain diplomatic posts and consulates. They are valued members of our embassy teams, for they provide continuity for the transient American staff and have language and cultural expertise.
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http://www.state.gov
External link for U.S. Department of State
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Washington, DC
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Locations
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2201 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20520, US
Employees at U.S. Department of State
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Matthew Tuchow
General Counsel at the U.S. Department of State, OIG
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Rachna Korhonen
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Brett Gittleson
Director at U.S. Department of State
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Jeffrey Blander
Dauntless champion and advocate for efficiency & transformation, sustainable innovation and high-tech solutions, dot connecting & synchronicity, and…
Updates
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long strayed from its original mission of responsibly advancing American interests abroad, and it is now abundantly clear that significant portions of USAID funding are not aligned with the core national interests of the United States. As an interim step toward gaining control and better understanding over the agency’s activity, President Donald J. Trump appointed Secretary Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator. Secretary Rubio has also now notified Congress that a review of USAID’s foreign assistance activities is underway with an eye towards potential reorganization. As we evaluate USAID and ensure it is in alignment with an America First agenda and the efforts of the State Department, we will continue to protect the American people’s interests and ensure their tax dollars are not wasted.
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President Trump's forward-looking agenda for our country and foreign policy will guide the Department’s refocus on America’s national interests. Secretary Rubio outlines his priorities and mission of the second Trump Administration’s Department of State. https://lnkd.in/eAQzSSyU
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Performance and merit will be rewarded in the State Department in both letter and spirit. https://lnkd.in/eAQzSSyU
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Our diplomatic relations will prioritize securing America’s borders, stopping illegal and destabilizing migration, and negotiating the repatriation of illegal immigrants. https://lnkd.in/eAQzSSyU
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We endeavor to promote peace around the world, because that's in our national interest. Read Secretary Rubio’s full remarks to personnel: https://lnkd.in/eznv2wSU
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Read Secretary Rubio's opening remarks during his confirmation hearing: https://lnkd.in/dZAHxFE2
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