Military
Amata has a long history of supporting our people in military service.
You may find these links useful:
Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) site for veterans.
TRICARE information for veterans living in American Samoa and the Pacific region.
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the pay raise for the military in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, passed Wednesday by the House with a vote of 231-196. The House voted to raise pay for U.S. Service Members by 3.8 percent next year, building on this year’s pay raise.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating the Samoan Congregation Church, Joint Base Henderson Hall-Myer, which is celebrating 55 years at this location.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is celebrating the 235th birthday of the United States Coast Guard. On August 4th, 1790, President George Washington signed a bill passed by Congress that authorized ten revenue cutters, initially under Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to enforce tariff laws and prevent smuggling, and their mission has grown over the years, now protecting many thousands of miles of coastal waters.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes bipartisan passage in the U.S. House of Representatives last week of major legislation to strengthen, support, and authorize funding through the end of fiscal year 2029 for the United States Coast Guard and all its critical missions that safeguard the nation’s borders, facilitate maritime commerce, ensure maritime safety, prevent illegal drug trafficking, and reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on the high seas.
Pago Pago — On June 28, the American Samoan community were welcomed onto the French Navy vessel Teriieroo a Teriierooiterai during its first time in the territory for a reception and tour, hosted by Captain Philippe Dumee. Attendees included the Honorable Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and First Lady, Miss American Samoa, US Coast Guard officers and Congresswoman Amata’s District Office staff.
Pago Pago — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane, under the command of Commander Nicole Tesoniero, held a reception Thursday and hosted American Samoan government departments to come aboard as well as Congresswoman Amata’s District Office staff, Tauese Ocean Center personnel, and various community members to showcase further partnership with the USCG and American Samoa.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the U.S. Army’s historic 250th birthday, which marks the founding of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought in the Normandy invasion, as the United States and World War II allies commemorate the anniversaries of two of the great turning points of the global war – D-Day in Europe in 1944, and the Battle of Midway in the Pacific in 1942.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Memorial Day 2025, and the memories of all the U.S. Service Members who gave their lives in service of the country, with the following statement: