About the Australia Post
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a global, nonprofit professional engineering education and networking organization that actively promotes the advancement of both individual technical knowledge and the collective engineering capabilities of governments, the uniformed services, academia, and private industry.
The SAME Australia Chapter brings together members of the U.S. and Australian Defence Forces, government agencies, universities, and the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction community to strengthen cooperation and share expertise. Our mission is to foster collaboration in defence infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and emerging Indo-Pacific security challenges.
★ Australian Post Leadership
Ben Khandan
Post President
(Austability)
Our Mission
Lead collaboration in support of our national security priorities through advancing three strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People.
Locally, the Australia Post supports regular events and professional networking opportunities that feature guest speakers from military, government, academia, and broader defense industry sectors. We also participate in regional defense and industry events across the continent. These gatherings provide networking, professional development, and accredited continuing education opportunities for engineers, architects, and other professionals.
The SAME Australia Chapter is supported by the SAME Honolulu Post and the national Society of American Military Engineers, including access to publications such as The Military Engineer. Together, these resources help promote the interests and goals of our society and its members.
★ Upcoming Events
SAME STEM Camps
STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps offer high school students interested in a highly unique STEM experience the chance to spend a week at a military base learning engineering, construction and design, while developing leadership skills and discovering the potential of a career in STEM.
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SAME’s DC Post Aligns Industry and Government on Energy Security Challenges
SAME’s Washington DC Post, in partnership with George Washington University, held the Transatlantic Energy Security Symposium which brought industry and government experts together to build partnerships that will strengthen our energy grid in the face of global disruptions. -
- Oklahoma City Post, Posts, Scholarships, Tulsa Post
2026 Justin Noyes High School College Scholarship Applications Announcement
The Tulsa Post of the SAME is pleased to announce Applications are now available for four $2,000 Justin Noyes Scholarships to senior high school students who intend to earn a degree in engineering, biological science or physical science. Applications are due May 31, 2026 -
- Pittsburgh Post, Posts
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Volunteer Opportunities for 2026
The Pittsburgh Post provides support to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on a recurring basis throughout the year. Specifically, the Cemetery staff can use assistance around the following Holidays to raise and lower the Flags along the Avenue of Heroes. Our Post has been directly supporting the Cemetery and their mission for well over […] -
Chesapeake Post extends scholarship application deadline
New Deadline: 4 PM EST April 30, 2026 for Chesapeake Post Scholarship Applications
Communities of Interest
SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular technical field or demographic within joint engineering and the A/E/C industry.
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