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. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata commemorated National Medal of Honor Day and released the following statement:
"The National Medal of Honor is reserved for heroic service to the country. Each one is a remarkable story. Each one also started out just like all of our Veterans and Service men and women do — by being willing to serve, to leave home, to follow orders, and give years of their lives to our country. So thank you again to each one of our own serving in uniform, and our many Veterans.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is delighted to once again congratulate Victor Chen upon his second prestigious Service Academy acceptance. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has also accepted him, joining the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado in offering a fully qualified appointment.
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is happy to announce that Victor Chen has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy, his first choice of the nation's prestigious Service Academies.
"I'm very pleased to announce a fully qualified appointment for Victor Chen to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado," said Aumua Amata. "Congratulations to Victor, and to his proud parents, Michelle and Manua Chen."
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata highlighted the birthday of the Navy Reserve, and offered congratulations with the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Saturday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata had the opportunity to congratulate a longtime friend, former colleague and Veteran, Col. (Ret.) Lillian "Anita" Dixon, as the new Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). She will serve in the same role for the Washington, D.C. region as Lotoaoalii Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II does for the Pacific region that includes American Samoa. He was appointed CASA in 2020.
Washington, D.C. – Sunday, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata commemorated National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Dec. 7, 1941), and released the following statement:
"Each year, on a day between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Pearl Harbor Day is a reminder of the sacrifices of the World War II generation that gave us so much. We have lived all these years in freedom because of their commitment.
Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the 245th birthday (Tuesday, 10 November) and exceptional history of the United States Marine Corps.
Pago Pago – Monday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata recognized the National Day of the Deployed (26 October), and released the following statement:
Pago Pago – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the announcement by National Security Advisor Robert C. O'Brien that American Samoa will be evaluated as a location for U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutters.
Pago Pago – Tuesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the birthday of the United States Navy, established on 13 October of 1775, and congratulated all those serving in the Navy and Navy Veterans.
This year, on January 1, 2020, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, which Amata cosponsored, went into effect as Public Law 116-23 after it was signed by the President during this Congress on June 25, 2019. These Veterans are now entitled to a presumption of service connection for illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure.