Our Mission Statement

Shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world
and foster conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the
American people and people everywhere.

Our Values

LOYALTY

Commitment to the United States and the American people.

CHARACTER

Maintenance of high ethical standards and integrity.

SERVICE

Excellence in the formulation of policy and management practices with room for creative dissent. Implementation of policy and management practices, regardless of personal views.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsibility for achieving United States foreign policy goals
while meeting the highest performance standards.

COMMUNITY

Dedication to teamwork, professionalism, and the customer perspective.

DIVERSITY

Commitment to having a workforce that represents the diversity
of America.

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"Abroad, we are strengthening alliances, forging new partnerships, and using
every tool of American power to advance our objectives-including enhanced
diplomatic and development capabilities with the ability both to prevent conflict
and to work alongside our military."

-President Obama, National Security Strategy, May 2010