Our Troops
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is informing Veterans of a series of Veterans bills that were completed as part of the Appropriations package that closed out 2022, and are now law.
Amata cosponsored the bipartisan Faster Payments to Veterans' Survivors Act of 2022, improving the Department of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ten soldiers from American Samoa who attended U.S Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and have completed the 12 weeks of training.
Their graduation was held Dec. 15, 2022 and they are now attending their Advanced Infantry Training (AIT) in Virginia....
This photo provided by Raymond Noa, shows eight soldiers from the territory, with the American Samoa Flag along with family members during the soldiers’ graduation on Dec. 15, 2022 from U.S Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where they completed the12 weeks of training. They are...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was in Qatar the day after Christmas celebrating the season with members of the U.S. military, the third nation in the Middle East for the bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL), and then they wrapped up their visits spending time with U.S....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata once again visited U.S. Service Members in international locations for Christmas. Each time, she sys she is humbled and delighted to thank them in person for their service, and be able to show support in this way. So far, Members of Congress spent...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is once again visiting U.S. Service Members in international locations for Christmas. Each time, she is humbled and delighted to thank them in person for their service, and be able to show support in this way. So far, Members of Congress spent time...
A local golf team comprising U.S veterans, called “Toa o Samoa”, traveled to Samoa for a 4-day friendly golf tournament leading into Veterans Day. The group was led by club president Faasoasoaagatumua Viena and club vice president Tusiofo Tavui. (L-R) Back row: Milovales Solaita, Asila Ume,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting official implementation of the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act, fully available as of Veterans Day.
In 2021, Rep. Aumua Amata was an original cosponsor of the House bill, H.R. 4300, to thank and honor Veterans, while a...
Tafuna Elementary school students marching and enjoying the Family Fun Day Parade on Veterans Day that was held at the Veterans Memorial Center in Tafuna. [photo: Julie Pau’u]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG Veterans Affairs Office, in partnership with the Governor’s Office, held the government’s Veterans Day— Family Fun Day celebration, yesterday, ahead of Veterans Day, which is both a local and federal holiday.
Celebrations actually began Wednesday evening with a...