Enlisted Community

Community Mission

The mission of the Enlisted Community of Interest is to promote professional development for the Total Force enlisted community, oversee the integration of enlisted members throughout the spectrum of SAME operations; advocate and engage enlisted support of SAME’s Strategic Plan through outreach, training, networking and recognition, and provide value added to enlisted members; mentor enlisted members, and voice & address concerns of enlisted service members.

2024 JETC Stipends is Now Open

Overview

The Enlisted COI is always looking for more enlisted members to get engaged. If you have interest in learning more about this community of interest and ways you can get involves, including filling one of the open leadership positions, contact MSgt Brad Wilson, USA, Enlisted COI Chair.

Benefits of Joining SAME

SAME offers a wide selection of benefits to enlisted servicemembers. From training to networking to credentialing and testing reimbursement, SAME ensures enlisted members can make an impact in the A/E/C industry both while in uniform and after transitioning. The mentoring and camaraderie created through the Enlisted Community of Interest can help you support your professional career. 

2024 JETC Stipends

A limited number of stipends to attend the 2023 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo (JETC) will be awarded to active SAME young professionals and enlisted members who have demonstrated support of SAME at the Post or National level and who might not otherwise be able to attend. The stipends will provide complimentary registration, travel (up to $500 CONUS and up to $1500 OCONUS) and a hotel stay of up to four nights. Recipients will be accepted based on: SAME participation; professional development; and accomplishments and deployments.

Eligibility Criteria

• Industry or Government/Military
• Young Professional who is 39 or under at the time of 2023 JETC
• Member of SAME for at least 18 months at time of application
• Active member of a SAME Post, Field Chapter or National Community of Interest for the past year (as reflected in the nomination form)
• A letter of endorsement from the Post or Field Chapter President or COI Chair supporting the award of a stipend
• Completion of the online application form, which includes a short summary of SAME Participation; Professional Development; and Accomplishments and Deployments

Application deadline is Wednesday, March 1, 2024.

SAME National Webinars

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  April 17, 2024

  Webinar

  Achieving Compliance with the Service Contract Act

  The labor standards of The McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) require compliance with a variety of labor standard provisions.
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  April 18, 2024

  Webinar

  Climate Change: Adapting to Sea Level Rise

  Due to climate change, sea levels along the U.S. coasts are expected to rise about 11 inches over the next 30 years. These increases, along with changing storm patterns, will result in severe flooding, erosion, and rising groundwater tables.
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  August 22, 2024

  Webinar

  Public-Private Partnership (P3) Opportunities for Fed Energy and Sustainability Projects

  The Federal Government of the United States, as the country’s largest real property asset holder, oversees approximately 500 million square feet of built environment.