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O se va’aiga i se tasi o fanau a fanau, a le alii fi tafi ta o Pvt. Henry Saaga, i tafatafa o le ma’a faa-manatu o lo’o tusia ai lona suafa. [ata foa’i]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Small arrows, birds and stars adorn the tops of the soldier’s hands and fingers.
Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her nail beds, the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of traditional “tatau” found among the people of Samoa.
Looking down at the body...
TAMALE, Ghana — In a profession marked by dedication, resilience, and leadership, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Simeamativa "Pele" Kruse stands out for her exceptional service and unique heritage.
As the G1 chief of plans, programs & policies division for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa...
American Samoa veterans salute during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial where the flags were flying at half -staff to honor the fallen. [courtesy photo]
President Joe Biden, left, joined by, from left, Vice President Kamala Harris, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Major Gen. Trevor Bradenkamp, pause during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on...
Fort Shafter, HAWAII — In the United States, fiscal year 2023 saw 878,500 new American citizens naturalized, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and more than 12,000 naturalized through military service connections.
For Sgt. Debbie Vaimaona, her naturalization ceremony felt less...
The US Army National Guard officials and recruiters are on island. They will host a question-and-answer forum at the American Samoa Government Veteran's Office in Tafuna today, Friday, May 24. For more information, please contact Cadet Scottland Elisara at 782-0229. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating the Chief of Staff of her congressional office, in Washington D.C, retired Col. Leafaina Tavai, for her recent induction into the Army Ordnance Hall of Fame.
Amata said, “Whether you know her as Ina, or Chief, or Colonel,...
FORT HOOD, Texas — In her first year in the Army, Pfc. Theresa Laufasa is already getting noticed after winning the Paralegal Soldier of the Quarter competition for the 1st Cavalry Division Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in March.
Laufasa, who assists in processing legal actions for two of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Retired U.S. Army Colonel Leafaina (Ina) Tavai who is Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen at her American Samoa D.C. office was inducted into the U.S. Army Ordnance Hall of Fame at Fort Adams-Gregg in Virginia this past Monday, May 6. This event is a...