U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks and administers the Oath of Office to the 150th Foreign Service Specialist Class, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on December 14, 2018. Go to https://careers.state.gov to learn more.

“I’m blessed to be leading the finest diplomatic corps in the world. The State Department team puts its heart and soul into the service of our nation. Susan and I appreciate these patriots’ and their families’ commitment to the mission, and wish all Americans a Happy Thanksgiving.” – Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo

The U.S. Department of State celebrates the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Check out more photographs from the ceremony. Learn how the Marines support U.S. diplomacy.

The United States Marine Corps has supported U.S. diplomacy since the founding of our nation. Today, Marine Security Guards (MSGs) stand duty 24 hours each day, seven days a week, at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Happy birthday, Marines!

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in the Department’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, at the Department of State, on October 12, 2018. Read more about 50 years of Hispanic Heritage Month and how we are celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans to U.S. foreign policy: https://go.usa.gov/xP5WY

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks and administers the Oath of Office to the 195th Foreign Service Generalist Class, at the Department of State, October 12, 2018. To learn more about the Foreign Service, go to https://careers.state.gov.

Chad and his colleagues in the Diplomatic Security Service​ work together to ensure that the U.S. Department of State​ can carry out its foreign policy missions safely and securely. In the United States, Diplomatic Security personnel protect State Department facilities as well as the Secretary of State and high-ranking foreign dignitaries and officials visiting the country. Diplomatic Security also plays a vital role in protecting U.S. diplomatic missions and their personnel overseas, securing critical information systems, investigating passport and visa fraud, and fighting terrorism. #AmericanHeroesWeek

A Bureau of Diplomatic Security Special Agent (right) provides security for U.S. diplomatic personnel on the outskirts of #Kabul, Afghanistan. As the U.S. Department of State marks American Heroes Week, we recognize Diplomatic Security Service uniformed officers who help protect State Department employees around the world. #AmericanHeroesWeek