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The Toa o Samoa monthly church service was held May 26th, 2019 at the Malaeloa Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Fa’atoto and Mrs. Fenaui Tu’ua Tapuai. Now in its 15th year, the TOA o SAMOA church services continue to bring together families, friends, active and retired soldiers to...
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard welcomed a new commander at Sector Honolulu, Friday, as Capt. Arex Avanni assumed command from Capt. Michael Long.
Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday, commander Coast Guard 14th District, presided over the change of command ceremony. A change of command is a military tradition that...
Washington, D.C. — In a proclomation, the U.S. President kicked off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. "This month, we honor the more than 20 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, and we express our sincere gratitude to all those who are selflessly...
The Marne Soldiers of Asian and Pacific heritage in their production and performance for the Asian Pacific Islanders Heritage observance, on Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 in Fort Stewart, Georgia. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata was humbled to speak in honor of women veterans at a special wreath laying ceremony at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
“It’s special to be here in this beautiful place, and part of this wonderful wreath...
Fort Lee, VIRGINIA — CPT Ricardo Gonzales, (3rd from left) and some of American Samoa’s Toa o Samoa after his promotion ceremony from 1LT to CPT at Fort Lee, VA on May 13, 2019. CPT Gonzales is the son of the late Miguel Gonzales and Eve of Aua.
He is humbled with the opportunity God has blessed...
Noel Folasa Taeleifi Faiivae Iuli Godinet Chun of Leone was promoted to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the U.S Army National Guard (Active Guard Reserve) on Saturday, May 11th at his home in Chandler, AZ. About 150 people attended the ceremony to celebrate Lt. Colonel Chun. He was pinned by his wife...
Ms. Josie Tauoa was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) in the United States Navy this month in the State of Hawai’i. Her parents are Senator Muagututi’a Moevasa Tauoa of Faga’itua and Sosefina M. Tauoa of Savaii. At her promotion ceremony in Honolulu, she was pinned by her father and her...
Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa historically has played a pivotal role in the security of the Pacific. In 1878 the U.S. signed a treaty for the establishment of a naval station in Pago Pago Harbor, United States Naval Station Tutuila. Under the administration of the U.S. Navy (1900–51),...
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HAWAII — For some, the calling to serve something greater than you doesn’t necessarily come natural, but for others it is something instilled within from an early age. Some of us understand that the blessings that we receive in life, come from the blessings we give...