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Amata with Toa o Samoa serving in Virginia
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all who serve from American Samoa this National Armed Forces Day, this Saturday May 20, and National Military Appreciation Month. “In honor of Armed Forces Day, Armed Forces Week, and National Military Appreciation Month, thank you to...
Toa o Samoa Martin Seko
Toa o Samoa Martin Seko (third from left-back row) of Nu’uuli and a 2022 graduate of Tafuna High School is pictured with family members, at the U.S Army Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony yesterday, May 11, for the 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.  He is...
SGT Falefasa Sea and others
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — SGT Falefasa Sea (with ula) is one of 22 NCOs newly promoted from the 11th Engineer Battalion at Camp Humphreys, South Korea this week. SGT Sea hails from Manu’a and is the daughter of Tuvaelagi and Ausetalia Taotua; and granddaughter of Fagava’a and Vainiu Sea.  SGT...
Toa o Samoa of South Korea
This past Saturday, the Toa o Samoa of South Korea enjoyed a Flag Day Fun Celebration with games and of lots food — hey we are Samoa!  It started at 12 noon with an opening prayer, and the games and barbecue fired up shortly there after.  Toa o Samoa received special thanks from Gov. Lemanu P. S....
AMATA AND MARINE AT CAMP LeJeune
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is always delighted to meet up with Service Members from American Samoa, and with Congress out of session last week, she went on a whirlwind tour of eight major military installations in multiple states along the U.S. East Coast.   “Every military...
Private First Class (PFC) Ranadi Voseci of Pavaia'i
Another one of our very own Toa o Samoa graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp in San Diego, CA last week Friday, March 10, 2023.  Private First Class (PFC) Ranadi Voseci of Pavaia'i is home on leave following graduation from recruit training.  She will be heading to Marine Combat Training (MCT)...
Amata with Samoan soldiers at Fort Lee Virginia
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to meet up with many troops from American Samoa in her first stop Wednesday at Fort Lee in Virginia, before continuing to other major military installations in several states along the U.S. East Coast, with reports on those visits and...
CMSgt Loretta Washington and family
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — United States Chief Master Sergeant Loretta Washington has retired after 28 years of service.  She is first generation Samoan born in New Zealand and has roots in Salelologa in Savaii, and Faleasiu and Satitoa in Upolu. “My parents moved to the USA to spread our Heavenly...
Samoa Baptist Academy students honoring Toa o Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa Baptist Academy students performing during the school’s “Operation No Greater Love,” on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at the Methodist Gymnasium in Tafuna. The program was a tribute to military men and women who have served or are currently serving in various branches of...
PFC Mele Ah Ling (left) of Malaeimi, and PFC Naseri Selesele of Faleniu
Two of our very own Toa o Samoa graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp in San Diego, CA earlier this month on February 3, 2023.  PFC Mele Ah Ling (left) of Malaeimi, and PFC Naseri Selesele of Faleniu, are home providing Recruiter’s Assistance (RA) following their graduation.  They are helping their...

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