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U.S. NAVY

Mark and Nofo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mark Wade (left) is pictured in the 1974 photo with his friend Nofo at one of the Navy gun embankments left on Tutulia after WWII.  “I came to American Samoa in 1969, I was 19 years of age. I flew in on Pan American World airlines. Lived off and on from 1969 to 1980. In...
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...
Navy Seaman Tafeaga's historical marker in Manu'a
Washington, D.C. — In messages of tribute from Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, they honor the anniversary of the United States Navy’s founding, which dates back to 1775, when the Continental Navy was established even before the Declaration of Independence. Its’...
historical marker for Seaman Tafeaga with Cong. Amata
Pago Pago – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the birthday of the United States Navy, established on October 13, 1775, and congratulated all those serving in the Navy, as well as Navy Veterans. “Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy, and congratulations to all our Sailors and Navy Veterans...
Commander Michael Tagaloa being sworn in
Michael Tagaloa was promoted yesterday, February 25, 2020 — to U.S. Navy Commander. He is a Chaplain in the Navy currently serving at Camp Lejune in North Carolina. Commander Togaloa is seen here taking his oath. The ceremony was attended by his father, Vae Tagaloa from Afao as well as by relatives...
Josie Tauoa with her father and brother
Ms. Josie Tauoa was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) in the United States Navy this month in the State of Hawai’i.  Her parents are Senator Muagututi’a Moevasa Tauoa of Faga’itua and Sosefina M. Tauoa of Savaii. At her promotion ceremony in Honolulu, she was pinned by her father and her...
Mrs. Asoiva Togafau (center), with John and Ricky Leulu (far right)
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last month, a US Navy Commodore (West Region) accompanied by other US Navy officials made it a point to visit the proud mother of two local boys who have ultimately made the decision to be part of the US Navy. The American Samoa Navy Recruiter is NC1 Kaopuiki Ronald. Mrs...