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

Jasmine Gibson served in the consular section at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, #Liberia from December 2013-2015. During the #Ebola outbreak, she led the Embassy’s consular section as they remained open to provide services for American citizens living and working in Liberia, conducted visitor visa interviews for Liberians and third country nationals seeking to travel to the United States, and managed the dissemination of emergency messages and pertinent travel related information to Liberians and Americans across the country. “When I reflect on my time in Liberia during the Ebola crisis, I am grateful for the strong leadership and camaraderie exhibited across all sections of the Embassy and United States government.” #AmericanHeroesWeek