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Congratulations to Lia’i Solomona who graduated from her Army Basic Training this past Thursday, June 22, 2023. Lia’i is pictured here posing with her siblings. She is the daughter of Samoa News Master Printer Logo Solomona, and Rasela Solomona of Fa’ilolo, American Samoa. [photo: courtesy]
SGT Elizabeth Lualua, daughter of Enesi and Leu Lualua (Vaitogi) was inducted into the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps at the 65th Medical Brigade Induction Ceremony held at Camp Humphreys, South Korea on June 14, 2013. She is pictured here (center with ula) among family, friends and her Camp...
Three of our Toa O Samoa graduated from the Basic Leadership Course (BLC) on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (Korea time) at the 8th Army Wightman Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Camp Humphreys, Korea. BLC is the first step in the Non-commissioned Officer Education System. It trains soldiers in their...
Private Leomiti Fa’amu Jr (left) of of Vailoatai village and Private Rex Junior Iose (right) of Fagaima village graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training Friday, June 2, 2023 at Marine Corps Depot San Diego, CA after completing their 13-week transformation from civilian to Marine —...
Performers from Team Ramstein gather for a photo at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month closing ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 30, 2023. Center is U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Desirae Faasavalu, 786th Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness section...
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...
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]
24-year old Deonmark Alaimaleata (Alofau) was commissioned a Second Lieutenant by the Univ. of Hawaii Manoa Air Force ROTC program. Alaimaleata received his BA degree in history. Attending were his father Ret. Sgt. Keresema Alaimaleata, mother Elisapeta Alaimaleata, uncle Army LTC Tuliloa Tuliloa...
Women of Toa o Samoa showing their traditional styled taupou attire and tuiga (headdress) 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. Of note: Third from left...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all who serve from American Samoa this National Armed Forces Day, this Saturday May 20, and National Military Appreciation Month.
“In honor of Armed Forces Day, Armed Forces Week, and National Military Appreciation Month, thank you to...