Semaia Bob Sionaia (Aua & Ili’ili) was sworn into the US Army in Las Vegas, NV on Sept 19, 2022. The only son of Sanele Vili Sitiveni & Melesaini Faapouli Amituana’i-Sionaia, the family moved to the US in 2012. Semaia 19, will attend basic training in North Carolina. “Nothing is more gratifying than to see our son take the next step of his life and his willingness to serve the Country is something we are proud of. At the same time the phrase comes to mind is ‘Lest We Forget that freedom is not free’. [courtesy photo]