Our Mission
Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.
Grateful to have earned the Medium Post Streamer Award with Distinction five years (2020 – 2024) in a row!
Celebrating our 70th Anniversary
1955 – 2025
About the Post
The Society of American Military Engineers is the only nonprofit professional engineering education organization that actively promotes the advancement of both individual technical knowledge and the collective engineering capabilities of governments, the uniformed services and private industry.
Our goal is to unite public and private sector entities and individuals in the A/E/C fields so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and man made disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.
The Kaiserslautern Post accomplishes this goal locally by supporting monthly luncheon meetings and other professional/social activities attended by members of local government, military, private industry, students and other interested parties. These meetings are announced via our e-mail distribution list and quarterly newsletter. We are supported by the national Society of American Military Engineers and publications such as The Military Engineer, which also promotes the interests and goals of our society and its members. Please peruse our website to discover the benefits of SAME Kaiserslautern Post membership.
★ Post Leadership

Ms. Yvonne Lee
Message from Post President – Ms. Yvonne Lee
I am incredibly excited and honored to address you today as the newly elected President of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Kaiserslautern Post. This is a role I deeply value, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing community and our Society.
My primary goal for this year is to foster a stronger, more cohesive Post membership. I believe we can achieve this through a renewed focus on creating regular and engaging Post events and meetings. These gatherings will be designed to provide tangible benefits to every member, centered around three key areas:
- Industry Government Engagement (IGE): We will prioritize opportunities for meaningful dialogue and collaboration between industry and government partners. This includes facilitating networking events, and insightful presentations that foster a better understanding of each other’s needs and capabilities.
- Professional Development: We will strive to provide members with access to valuable professional development resources, including training sessions, guest speakers, and mentorship programs. Our aim is to empower our members to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
- Increased Young Professionals Involvement: The future of SAME lies within our Young Professionals (under 39-years-old). We will actively engage our younger members by creating opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and networking. We will solicit their input and ideas to ensure the Post remains relevant and thrives for years to come.
I truly believe by working together, we can make the SAME Kaiserslautern Post even better. Your input is invaluable, so please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and suggestions with me or any member of our dedicated leadership team. We are here for YOU!
I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. Let’s make this a fantastic year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Yvonne Lee, R.A., NCARB, M.SAME
President, SAME Kaiserslautern Post
★ Upcoming Events
Career Transition Workshop
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- Virtual Webinar Platform
SAME DC – First Friday Webinar – Jan. 9, 2026 – Innovative Procurement Methods: OTAs, CSOs, and CDMs (1 PDH)
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- Arlington National Cemetery
SAME DC & NoVA Posts – Sat. Jan. 10 – Volunteer at National “Wreaths Out” Day – Arlington National Cemetery
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SAME Mobile Post – 14 January 2026 Luncheon
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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Connecting Industry and Government: SBC 2025 Delivers on the Mission
The 2025 SAME Small Business Conference in in Phoenix, Arizona, finished an amazing three days! Read the wrap-up and watch the videos of the week! -
Presenting the 2025 Faces of Federal Business
SAME’s 2025 Faces of Federal Business showcases some of the top leaders in the federal marketplace. -
Bridging the Distance: SAME’s 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Summit Strengthens Critical Partnerships
The 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii brought together military leaders and industry partners for high level strategic discussions on the future of the Indo-Pacific region.
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.