Military
Pacific Islander Americans are over represented in the military. Based on 2003 recruiting data, Pacific Islander Americans were 249% over represented in the military.
American Samoans are distinguished among the wider Pacific Islander group for enthusiasm for enlistment. In 2007, a Chicago Tribune reporter covering the island's military service noted, "American Samoa is one of the few places in the nation where military recruiters not only meet their enlistment quotas but soundly exceed them." As of 23 March 2009 (2009-03-23) there have been 10 American Samoans who have died in Iraq, and 2 who have died in Afghanistan.
Pacific Islander Americans are also well represented in the Navy SEALS, making up .6% of the enlisted and .1% of the officers.
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