Petty Officer 2nd Class Marynita Vaigatolo
San Diego, CA — An American Samoan is serving in the U.S. Navy at a helicopter squadron that flies the newest and most technologically-advanced helicopters.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marynita Vaigatolo joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Vaigatolo serves as an aviation machinist’s mate.
“I joined...

![Petty Officer 2nd Class Marynita Vaigatolo joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Vaigatolo serves as an aviation machinist’s mate. “I joined the Navy to help my family,” said Vaigatolo. “I also wanted a chance to explore the world.” She’s currently serving at a helicopter squadron that flies the newest and most technologically-advanced helicopters, on North Island. [photo: Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel] Petty Officer 2nd Class Marynita Vaigatolo](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/vaigatolo_marynita.jpg?itok=_x0KLAWk)