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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...
Paragon Base, BARBADOS — Staff Sgt. Sabrina Vimoto, a platoon sergeant with the Signal Detachment, Group Support Battalion, 7th Group Special Forces Group, readied her Soldiers and equipment in preparation for TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24).
As she awaited the arrival of her team, Sabrina reflected on her...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The month of March is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the remarkable contributions that women have made to the history of this great nation.
Women's History Month is a time to reflect on the tireless efforts of women from all levels of society who have fought for...

![U.S. Army Lt. Col. Simeamativa Kruse (center, back row), the G1 chief of plans, programs & policies division for the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), poses for a group photo with the G1 operations team during African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Tamale, Ghana, May 16. 2024. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier, joint exercise led by SETAF-AF, running from April 19 to May 31. [photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cade Castillo] kruse with group](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kruse_group.jpg?itok=UZsVtKts)




![Col. Tavai’s family at the ceremony (left to right) her brother Sam and his wife Emily Tavai, niece Melina Tavai, Leafaina, brother Papali'i Faaagi Tavai and his wife Caroline. [courtesy photo] Col. Tavai’s family](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/leafaina_with_family.jpg?itok=lPQzXjij)
![“I entered the competition to further my military career, to progress,” said Laufasa. “For the competition you think of your family and people being proud of you, and what the outcome would be.” [U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson] Pfc Theresa Laufasa and officer](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pfc._theresa_laufasa_copy.jpg?itok=9z1DYtCK)
![Retired U.S. Army Colonel Leafaina (Ina) Tavai (left) is Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (right) at the American Samoa D.C. Office. [courtesy photo] Retired U.S. Army Colonel Leafaina (Ina) Tavai (left) and Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (right)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_and_leafaina.jpg?itok=DbXpqCeX)
![Pfc. Sabrina Vimoto, left, 7th Group Special Forces Group, stands with her father, Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia Vimoto, 173rd Airborne at her Basic Combat Training graduation at Fort Jackson, S.C., Oct. 30, 2013. Sabrina Vimoto reflected on her heritage, her experience as an Army brat, the tragedy of losing a sibling in combat and as a Soldier who served under her father’s leadership. [photo: Sgt. Joshua Taeckens] Pfc. Sabrina Vimoto with her father Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia Vimoto](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/vimoto_father_and_daughter.jpg?itok=nB99jyjD)
