Trinity Pritchard with Major General Corey Martin
Staff Sergeant Trinity Pritchard, a proud Samoan woman serving in the U.S. Air Force, received commendation at Joint Base Lewis McChord from 18th USAF Major General Corey Martin for her outstanding performance as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for current operations in the 62nd Operations Support Squadron. From the village of Leone, she is the daughter of Elioenai & Lilly Pritchard. Her dedication and excellence exemplify the strength and capability of Samoan women in service as we celebrate 2024 Women’s History Month. [courtesy photo]
Atule catch
In Manu’a, the atule fish blessing remains, offering a vital resource for the local Manu’a Community. In Faleāsao, villagers cast their nets to haul in the atule fish, then it is divided among families [Facebook photo]
Filomenaleonisa Iakopo and her mother Priscilla
Filomenaleonisa Iakopo and her mother Priscilla pose proudly with the American Samoa flag at the recent 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Read story in Sports. [courtesy photo]
Miss Am Samoa with ASCC students
The Am Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) had the privilege of participating in ASCC’s Career Fair 2024. Together with other ASG Departments, Non Profit Organizations and Private Businesses. Staffers discussed and showcased to ASCC students the various career paths that the Tourism Industry has to offer. “Thank you ASCC for inviting us to be part of such an amazing initiative! Good luck and all the best with the remainder of the academic year.” [photo: ASVB]

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First Lady cuts ribbon
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Saturday morning, March 16, 2024, the village of Iliili dedicated their new fautasi shed and christened their new fautasi in a formal cultural ceremony.The ceremony began with a formal greeting and was followed by a sauniga lotu, with prayers, blessings and a sermon given in celebration of the two special occasions — the dedication and the christening. During the...

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First Lady cuts ribbon
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Saturday morning, March 16, 2024, the village of Iliili dedicated their new fautasi shed and christened their new fautasi in a formal cultural ceremony.The ceremony began with a formal greeting and was followed by a sauniga lotu, with prayers, blessings and a sermon...
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