For King and Country is a compelling documentary that follows DKI APCSS Alumni of the Year 2023 and Tongan diplomat Viliami Lolohea’s visionary pursuit of addressing Tonga’s critical infrastructure needs through innovation rooted in culture and resilience. Faced with rising construction costs and material scarcity, he pioneers the use of ferronickel slag—a sustainable alternative to sand—transforming it into a national solution for housing, roads, and water access. Endorsed by His Majesty and embraced by communities, the project exemplifies how locally led innovation can deliver scalable impact. This story invites all to support a proven model for sustainable development, climate adaptation, and economic empowerment across the...
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomes Governor of American Samoa Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula to USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, May 12, 2025.
