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.
★ Latest SAME News
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Building Relationships for a Lifetime at SAME’s STEM Engineering & Construction Camps
Explore the journey of a SAME Engineering & Construction Camp mentor who is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. -
- Baltimore Post, Posts, SAME Post Events
Event Recap: Easy as Pi STEM Event
On April 23, 2026, the SAME Baltimore Post transformed the historic Garrett-Jacobs Mansion—home of the Engineer’s Club in downtown Baltimore—into a hub of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery for its annual Easy as Pi STEM event. Led by dedicated Co-Chairs Rosemarie Potocky (Arcadis), Ivy Harvey (EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC), and Shante Fields (Mead & […] -
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Congratulations to SAME’s 2026 National Awards & Medals Recipients
The 2026 Society Ball & Awards Gala will honor stand-out achievements in the A/E/C industry at JETC in Portland, Ore., in May. -
- Baltimore Post, Posts
Event Recap: Spring Clay Shoot
On April 16, 2026, sixty supporters of the Baltimore Post gathered at PG Trap and Skeet Center for a fun and competitive day on the Sporting Clays course. With 50 targets across 10 stations winding through the woods—and perfect weather to match—it was an ideal day to be outdoors. Guests arrived throughout the morning to […]
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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