Serenalia Iona has been offered an appointment by the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, pending final medical review.  On this Mothers Day she thanks her mother Fili Iona (pictured) and also sends her thanks to her second mother Elielia Galemoa. “This offer is only possible through exceptional overall qualifications and real effort, including top-notch grades,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata as she announced the appointment.  [courtesy photo]