AFS Drivers on Leave: Cultural Experiences during World War II
The nature of the volunteer work done by the American Field Service volunteer ambulance corps is well documented in the…
Author: Nicole Milano
Head Archivist and Historical Publications Editor, AFS Intercultural Programs
Walk Together, Talk Together
AFS Returnee Joan Salajan created this painting for AFS Director General Stephen Galatti for Christmas in 1955. Joan had recently…
Wartime Service in the Middle East
In honor of International Volunteer Day (December 5), we’re sharing the story of a World War II AFS ambulance driver…
AFS Janus: Fall 2017
This issue of the AFS Janus epitomizes the very name of our publication: Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings and…
AFS in Space
Since the beginning, AFS has been a risk-taking organization that transcends borders, but did you know AFS has even transcended…
Henry E.M. Suckley, 1915
Henry E.M. Suckley volunteered for AFS with unit SSU 3 in February 1915, serving alongside future AFS Director General Stephen…
AFS Janus: Spring 2017 Issue
This issue of the AFS Janus introduces a new “AFS in Action” column, which highlights a few of the many…
Photographs in the AFS Archives: The Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection
The AFS Archives is pleased to announce the online accessibility of 375 photographs from the Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection! The collection…
Three Little Spectators, 1945
Irving Penn, one of the most celebrated photographers of the last half of the twentieth century, was 27 years old…
The Kid Chauffeur, 1915
April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I. While this day commemorates a…