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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Matthews Sworn In as 107th SAME President
Benjamin Matthews, P.E., F.SAME, was sworn-in as the 107th SAME National President at the 2026 Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) on May 20, in Portland, Ore. Matthews takes over the role of President from Michael Huffstetler, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, F.SAME, 106th National President of SAME. -
- Pittsburgh Post, Posts
Pittsburgh Hires Veterans – Job Fair on July 22
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The Military Engineer | May-June 2026
The May-June 2026 issue of The Military Engineer focuses on articles on Project Delivery, OCONUS Engineering, and the conclusion of a five-part series on the rebuild program for Tyndall AFB. -
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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.
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.
Learn More About COIs