245 years
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlights today, Tuesday, Nov. 10 the 245th birthday and exceptional history of the United States Marine Corps.
“Since 1775, the U.S. Marines have served the cause of freedom with valor,” said Aumua Amata. “Congratulations on this anniversary...
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...


![American Samoa’s earliest serviceman was a NAVY MAN. The historical marker for Seaman Tafeaga of Manu'a was recently cleaned and preserved with the help of US Congresswoman Amata. He fought in both the the Spanish-American War and World War 1. [courtesy photo] historical marker for Seaman Tafeaga with Cong. Amata](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/historic_marker_for_seaman_tafeaga_of_manua.jpg?itok=T7MqhQmh)