Amata Congratulates Four New U.S. Army Officers at Commissioning Ceremony
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate four new commissioned officers in the United States Army from American Samoa. She attended their University of Hawaii Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Theatre in Honolulu, and congratulated them in person.
The four who became commissioned officers on Sunday are Daryleen Moi-Tuimaseve of Faleniu, Teuila Alailima-Utu of Fagatogo and Amouli, Mosese Lomu Jr. of Fagatogo, and Faafouina Tsai of Futiga.
“American Samoa has established a strong tradition of military families and patriotic service, but it’s still quite a sight to see four of our own commissioned as officers at the same time!” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Congratulations to each of these four dedicated young leaders. To get to this moment, they worked hard and studied through four years of college and completed ROTC training, and I appreciate all their character and motivation. They’ve made their families, high schools, villages, churches, and all of us, very proud! Thank you to all their families, mentors and teachers along the way, as I know only a few could be there in person, but it was a joyful sight. I know many in American Samoa will be enjoying these and other photos from the ceremony, following their careers as commissioned officers in our U.S. military, and supporting them with prayers.”
Pictures courtesy of Tutulumanulagi Alailima-Utu.
Congresswoman Amata with Daryleen Moi-Tuimaseve, Teuila Alailima-Utu, Mosese Lomu Jr., and Faafouina Tsai.
Congresswoman Amata with proud parents Attorney General Fainu'ulelei and Fonoti Rosita Alailima-Utu, and the four commissioned officers.
A view of the platform for the commissioning ceremony.
Congresswoman Amata with proud parents Attorney General Fainu'ulelei and Fonoti Rosita Alailima-Utu and the rest of the audience of attendees.
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