Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — American Samoa yields the highest rate of military enlistment of any state or territory.  The territory is home to 6 Army Reserve detachments, according to information provided by the Army Reserve. Here are some of the men and women from American Samoa currently serving in a branch of the military.

American Samoa native, Martin Seko (third from left-back row) of Nu’uuli and 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 the son of Amy Seko — a military retiree — and Frank Seko, who is active duty.  [photo: courtesy]

The flags of Tonga, American Samoa and Manu’a showcased by nine-military cadets from the territory and those with Tonga ancestry at the U.S Army Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony May 11, for the 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.  [photo: courtesy]

Toa o Samoa who proudly represented our Samoa and a little taste of Tonga with South Pacific Warriors, who shared dances from Tahiti, Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji and Samoa during the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023. [courtesy photo]

Toa o Samoa ladies perform “O a’u o le Samoa” at the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023. The celebration featured entertainment by the Toa o Samoa and South Pacific Warriors dance groups. [courtesy photo]

Toa o Samoa of Camp Humphreys, Osan Air Force Base, Suwon and Camp Casey combined perform during the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023. Approximately 300 members of the Camp Humphreys community came out to watch. [courtesy photo]

Toa o Samoa ladies preparing to perform “O a’u o le Samoa” at the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023.  [courtesy photo]

It’s Sasa time with the Toa o Samoa ladies at the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023. The celebration featured entertainment by the Toa o Samoa and South Pacific Warriors dance groups. [courtesy photo]

Toa o Samoa from Osan AFB performing a Tongan dance during the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023. Toa o Samoa proudly represented our Samoa and a little taste of Tonga. [courtesy photo]

PVT Osana Lautaimi graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA after 13 weeks of training this month. PVT Lautaimi is a graduate of Iakina Adventist Academy and hails from the village of Iliili. The newly minted Private is now on her way to Marine Combat Training (MCT). [courtesy photo]

PFC Tuakifaleleilanu Latu graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA after 13 weeks of training this month. PFC Latu is a graduate of Leone High School and hails from the village of Pavaiai. The newly minted Private First Class is now on his way to Marine Combat Training (MCT). [courtesy photo]

Toa o Samoa- South Korea appeared for the first time ever as one of the invited performance groups to open the USAG Humphreys Spring Festival 2023. Our Toa o Samoa Aiga rocked the stage on Friday night (May 19, 2023) as we proudly represented OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND COUNTRY OF AMERICAN SAMOA/ SAMOA. On hand were service members, veterans, spouses and children from Camp Humphreys, Camp Youngin, Camp Henry, Camp Casey, Osan Air Base, Camp Suwon and Camp Carroll. WE ARE TOA O SAMOA. [courtesy photo]