SAME Mission
Lead collaboration in support of our national security priorities through advancing three strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People.
About the Post
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is the only nonprofit professional engineering education organization.
SAME actively promotes both the advancement of individual technical knowledge; and, the collective engineering capabilities of governments, the uniformed services and private industry.
The goal of SAME is to unite public and private sector entities and individuals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction fields. Once united, the collaborative goal is to prepare for and overcome natural and man made disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.
SAME Carolina Midlands Post accomplishes this goal here in Columbia, SC.
Our post supports this goal by hosting monthly luncheons and other professional/social activities. Our SAME events are attended by members of local government, military, private industry, students and interested parties.
These meetings are announced through our e-mail distribution list and quarterly newsletter.
The SAME Carolina Midlands Post is supported by the national Society of American Military Engineers and publications such as The Military Engineer. The Military Engineer also promotes the interests and goals of our SAME society and its members.
Please explore our website to discover the benefits of becoming a SAME Carolina Midlands Post member.
View Carolina Midlands Post Bylaws★ Post Leadership
Maj Bradford Shields, USAF, P.E.
Operations Flight Commander
20th Civil Engineer Squadron
★ Upcoming Events
Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2026
- Charlotte, NC
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- Eisenhower Golf Course
Pikes Peak Post Education & Mentoring Golf Tournament 2026
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- George Washington Hotel, Winchester, VA
SAME Blue Ridge Post – Aug. 7 – REGISTER NOW! 5th Annual STEM Celebration and Meet the New USACE Middle East District Commander (1 PDH)
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- Virtual Webinar Platform
SAME DC – 2026 First Friday Webinar – August 7 – Bid Protests in 2026 – 1 PDH
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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Save the Date – Tulsa Post Industry Day 2027
2027 Tulsa Post Industry Day is now scheduled for February 3, 2027 -
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SAME Omaha Post Welcomes 2026-2027 Board of Directors
During the July 14, 2026, Change of Officers meeting, the SAME Omaha Post officially welcomed its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Led by President COL Mark Russell and Past President COL Robert Newbauer, the board includes officers and directors representing service member and veteran engagement, industry-government collaboration, resilience, professional development, leadership, mentoring, student programs, communications, awards, […] -
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Expanding Collaboration with the SAME Federal AI Summit
The upcoming Federal AI Summit widens SAME’s enduring purpose by bringing an expanded group of engineering sectors together in support of national security needs.
Invest in the Future Through the SAME Foundation
The SAME Foundation supports SAME programs that develop leaders, expand STEM opportunities, and assist servicemembers transitioning to civilian careers. These investments ensure initiatives like the Leader Development Program, STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps, STEM Pathways, and Career Transition Workshop remain accessible, impactful, and imagining the possible.
When you give, you directly help foster engineering leadership for the nation. America’s future is bright. Let’s help make it brighter, together.
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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