Sentence examples for for foreign service from inspiring English sources

Shortly after his return his associates noticed that he was wearing over his heart a new ribbon, for foreign service.

The tradecraft seems pretty pedestrian for foreign service hotshots — Toby is constantly trying to figure out what's going on by Googling names he comes across.

After Howard's escape, agents deemed unfit for foreign service were kept as CIA employees until their knowledge of current secrets diminished, a former intelligence officer said.

Family and friends said Anne Smedinghoff had chafed at the restrictions that American diplomats can face in Afghanistan, where the excitement and passion for foreign service are often dampened by lives circumscribed by blast walls and checkpoints and fortified compounds.

More important than the sword was his policy of town building, the transference of tribes, and the enlistment of tribesmen in legions for foreign service.

She also appreciated that the school requires its students to take classes in economics and pass a foreign language proficiency exam, which Alex feels are indispensable for foreign service careers.

I can only imagine his surprise if he were to hear our Secretary of Defense calling for more assets for our Foreign Service, USAID, the Departments of Agriculture, Justice, Commerce, and other non-uniformed implements of power and influence.

Being legally married will allow me to participate in the planning and training process for the foreign service and will make everything much easier for both of us.

Great Britain in 1871 instituted the first competitive entrance examinations for the foreign service.

These days a course on women's issues will soon be mandatory for new foreign service officers.

Reed is studying for the foreign service exam, but was hoping to get some work experience first.