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American Samoa field guide

Military bases
in American Samoa.

Find the right destination in American Samoa. Plan for the actual command, island and household.

Use the Pele guide for an Army Reserve assignment or authorized visit on Tutuila. American Samoa is distinct from independent Samoa; coordinate the receiving unit, accommodation and family-support referrals before travel.

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An authorized community open house at the Pele Army Reserve Center in Ili‘ili, April 2026.
U.S. Army / Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero · via DVIDS · Photo sourceThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

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Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center

The Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center is the Army Reserve campus in Ili‘ili on Tutuila, American Samoa, associated with the 9th Mission Support Command.

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The Pele Army Reserve campus is at Ili‘ili; this hub currently covers one Reserve center.

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Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center

Ili‘ili; Tutuila Island

The Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center is the Army Reserve campus in Ili‘ili on Tutuila, American Samoa, associated with the 9th Mission Support Command.

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Is Pele a National Guard installation?

No. It is an Army Reserve center associated with the 9th Mission Support Command.

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  • Planning reviewed November 6, 2026 using official sources and direct service-provider resources. Dated handbooks and exercise reports are identified as background, not present availability guarantees. Source dates distinguish the planning pass from retained history and imagery.
  • Counts describe guides, rather than independent bases or a complete census of tenant organizations.
  • Confirm current orders, access, eligibility and availability with the receiving organization. Older official text can contain dated names and forecasts; these are not treated as proof of present service.
  1. 9th Mission Support Command U.S. Army Reserve · Checked 2026-11-06
  2. Local education contacts Responsible education agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  3. Preparedness and alerts Responsible government agency · Checked 2026-11-05
  4. Army Reserve: Pele open house, April 2026 U.S. Army Reserve · Checked 2026-11-06
  5. Army Reserve Family Programs U.S. Army Reserve · Checked 2026-11-06

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