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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HIGH CHIEF PULUMATAALA AE AE JR.
High Chief Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. has been happily married to Titilupe Ae for 54 years. Together they have 8 children whom they’ve raised in the church, strong in Samoan cultural values of fa’aaloalo (respect), alofa (love) and fa’amalosi (strength). While deeply rooted in tradition and culture, the Ae family values their privacy and maintains a modest profile, choosing to let their actions speak louder than words. Pulu Ae born and raised most of his life in the village of Pago Pago only left when he joined the United States Army for better educational opportunities for his children.
Pulu Ae Ae Jr. is a dedicated Army veteran, with a steadfast commitment to serving the people of American Samoa. With 20 years of honorable service to our country he brings a unique blend of leadership, integrity, and deep understanding of duty to public office.
While in the military Pulu Ae served numerous tours of duty during the Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991) in Iraq and Kuwait, where he demonstrated unparalleled bravery and resilience in the face of adversity. These trying missions have prepared him for a time such as now, where as the need for brave leaders with strong moral and ethical conviction will stand up and take lead for an HONEST GOVERNMENT.
Following his military career Pulu Ae returned to American Samoa and continued his dedication to public service. Pulu Ae’s career began from a grassroots level building relationships while gaining support and understanding from local issues. Pulu Ae’s first public office held was serving as Pulenu’u /Mayor of Pago Pago for 5 years, he steadily climbed the political ladder, earning the trust and support of constituents every step of the way.