Who We Are
SAME Mission
“Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.”
The Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post is committed to developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector architects, engineers, constructors [A/E/C Industry], related professionals and the academic community. Our membership is composed of over 600 Individual Members from over 100 Sustaining Member firms making it one of the largest professional networking organizations in the Greater Kansas City marketplace.
SAME 2025 Vision
“Serve our nation as the foremost integrator for leadership development and technical collaboration within the A/E/C profession.”
SAME Values
Integrity: Unwavering commitment to always do what is right, regardless of consequences.
Patriotism: Support our national ideals and take pride in our country.
Public Service: Recognize the critical contribution that public servants make in supporting the economic and environmental needs of the nation.
National Security: Recognize the dedication of our national security team, comprised of the uniformed services, civil service and contractors, in defending freedom.
Technical Competence: Deliver high-quality solutions.
Excellence: Strive for the highest standards of performance in all actions, both personal and professional.
Environmental Stewardship: Preserve, protect, conserve and restore our national resources through sustainable practices.
The Greater Kansas City Post (GKC Post) of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is focused on networking and community involvement that increases collaboration between the public and private sector, professional and personal development of our members leadership capabilities, as well as tailored opportunities to promote education and credentialing of our membership.
The GKC Post of SAME is one of over 110 posts around the world. The GKC Post is one of five posts within the Missouri River Region. Our membership is composed of over 600 Individual Members and over 100 Sustaining Member firms making it one of the largest professional networking organizations in the Greater Kansas City marketplace.
Read our bylawsThe Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) grew from our nation’s experiences in World War I, when more than 11,000 civilian engineers were called to duty as the United States entered “The War to End All Wars.” Upon their return, many feared the collective knowledge and the cooperation between the public and private sectors that proved vital to combat success would be lost. Industry and military leaders vowed to capitalize on the technical lessons and camaraderie shared during their battlefield experiences. Learn more about the history of SAME.
Charter of the Greater Kansas City Post
Be it known to all by these presents:
The members of The Society of American Military Engineers residing in and near Kansas City having associated themselves in the formation of a local unit of the Society, and having applied for charter under the style and title above indicated; Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority reposed in us by the Constitution of The Society of American Military Engineers we have this day granted to the said Greater Kansas City Post this Charter of Incorporation as witness our signatures and Seal hereto affixed.
It shall be the purpose of this Post to promote the aims of The Society of American Military Engineers and the interests of the National Defense, by fostering closer personal relations between the members of our Society, by stimulating the interest of the profession in engineering preparedness, both personal and material, for the defense of our country, by the dissemination of engineering information bearing on defense, and by maintaining the high standard and traditions of the profession of military engineering.
This unit and its members shall observe all the duties and requirements and enjoy all the rights and privileges which are now or may hereafter be demanded or accorded by the provisions of the Constitution of the Society, and by the laws of the United States. This Charter shall be perpetual.
Given at Washington, D.C. this 26th day of March, 1931.
THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS
Signed by the President and Secretary
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Building a STEM Foundation One LEGO Brick at a Time
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Registration is Open for the 2026 Capital Week
Registration is open for SAME’s Capital Week, March 24 – 26, 2026 in Rockville, Md. Exclusive to SAME members, Capital Week is the premier forum for members committed to staying ahead in acquisition planning and federal program strategy. Over the course of three focused days, you’ll gain direct access to government decision-makers, contracting officials, and industry […] -
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Registration is Open for the 2026 Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit
Registration is open for SAME’s 2026 Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit, March 3-5 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2026 Europe Tri-Services Regional Summit is a bi-annual event is designed to address challenges and issues within and affecting the European, African, and Central Commands. From common operating picture and business opportunity briefings to technical sessions and roundtable discussions, […] -
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SAME and AEE Announce Strategic Partnership
The Association of Energy Engineers and Society of American Military Engineers have announced a new strategic partnership, uniting their expertise to drive innovation in sustainable energy, infrastructure resilience, energy security, and professional development. -
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SAME’s Expanding International Focus
Throughout the decades, SAME has been “where it is needed, when it is needed”—displaying a flexibility to stand up a presence in locations demanding strong industry-government collaboration, often aligned with U.S.-led strategic objectives. As 2025 has shown, another such period of overseas growth is here.
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.