Here are some more useful links:

AFSA
Foreign Service Journal health and dental plans
RNET
State Magazine
Foreign Policy Magazine
Social Security information
Florida Dept. of State External Affairs Office
Florida Libraries
Explore Florida Libraries  or learn more about Florida State Parks

If you have any links you would like to add, please email Rebecca Armand at fsra.florida@gmail.com

Looking for a Peace Corps Group?

In addition to the National Peace Corps Association, there are (at least) seven RPCV groups in Florida:  North Florida,First Coast (Jacksonville area), The Villages, Central Florida, Tampa Bay Florida's Gulf Coast, and South Florida. 

The USAID Alumni Association is an association of retired Foreign Service and Civil Service USAID employees based in Washington, DC. Formed in 2008 as a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, the UAA fosters social and collegial networks of former USAID employees while promoting exchange of knowledge among alumni who wish to use their public service experience to advance global development. UAA facilitates access to alumni expertise for professional counsel and public education in support of sound U.S. foreign assistance. You can visit its website: www.usaidalumni.org to learn about events, books, articles and other information about former USAID employees. 

UAA is looking to connect with alumni in Florida. See "Join UAA" (Florida residents pay only $25) and ""Join the Alumni Directory"" on its website. Frank Young, a FSRA Board Member, is the point of contact for USAID retirees in Florida. You can contact Frank at: fyoungbethesda@aol.com.

Interested in Joining the USDOC FS Retirees Group?

FCS is pleased to now host The FCS Alumni Cyber Lodge, and is hosting virtual networking and information sessions, along with the occasional virtual 'cocktail party!'  Please join in, and use the site to post articles, thoughts, debates and inform the current Commerce leadership about what the needs are for FCS now, and in the future.  Please make your voice heard.