Our 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 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana Post membership.
★ Post Leadership
Scott P. Smith, PE
Louisiana Post Featured Events
Upcoming Louisiana Post Events
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- Gulf Coast Region, Louisiana Post, Louisiana, LA, Membership COI, Networking, Professional Development, SAME Post Events, Upcoming Events
- Jefferson Orleans South
Louisiana Post June Meeting
GUEST SPEAKER: NORMA JEAN MATTEI, PhD, P.E.PROFESSOR, DEPT. OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANSTOPIC: AMERICA’S WATERSHED INITIATIVEMENU: SALAD, STUFFED PEPPERS (W/ SHRIMP)CARROTS, DESSERT, ICED TEA & COFFEE -
- Gulf Coast Region, Industry-Government Engagement, Louisiana Post, Louisiana, LA, Posts, SAME Post Events, SAME Regional Events, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events
- New Orleans French Quarter
2026 Tri-Regional JETS Conference
Call for Sponsorship Opens 10 April Event Registration Early Bird Pricing Ends 1 July Standard Rate Ends 14 September Late Rate Ends 8 October Call for Speakers If you would like to be a speaker at the 2026 JETS Conference, please fill out the form at this link https://forms.gle/o6YnnYsyfa2WYYu87 or email the Call to Speaker […] -
- Gulf Coast Region, Louisiana Post, Louisiana, LA, Membership COI, Networking, Professional Development, SAME Membership COI, SAME Post Events, Upcoming Events
Annual Membership Outreach Event
Annual event to invigorate and encourage support of chapter by engaging with current membership. Calendar Date is estimated. For further details reach out to Louisiana Post Leadership https://www.same.org/louisiana/ Date: TBD Location: TBD -
- Louisiana Post, Louisiana, LA, Networking, SAME Post Events, Upcoming Events
- New Orleans, Louisiana
Joint Society Holiday Party
Annual Tri-Society Holiday Party Calendar date is estimated. For additional details please contact Louisiana Post leadership. https://www.same.org/louisiana/ Location: TBD Date: TBD -
- Gulf Coast Region, K-12 STEM COI, Louisiana Post, SAME K-12 STEM Outreach, SAME Post Events, STEM Outreach, Upcoming Events
- New Orleans, Louisiana
STEM Outreach
Annual LA Post Event to promote STEM in the GNO and Greater Gulf Coast Community Calendar date is estimated. Firm date will be updated once established. Contact Louisiana Post Leadership for additional details. https://www.same.org/louisiana/ DATE: TBD LOCATION: TBD -
- Gulf Coast Region, Louisiana Post, Louisiana, LA, SAME Post Events, Upcoming Events
Louisiana Post Annual Community Service Event
Louisiana Post Annual Event to give back to the Louisiana and Gulf Coast Community. Calendar Date is estimated. For additional details contact Louisiana Post Leadership. Date: TBD Location: TBD
2026 JETS Conference Call For Speakers
We are in the process of establishing the technical program for the JETS Conference which will be held October 7-8, 2026; at the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Presentations are being sought for strengthening infrastructure, empowering innovation and securing tomorrow. Most industry presentations will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to focus October 8 on Federal speakers. Should you be interested in submitting a presentation for consideration at the conference, please complete the Call For Speaker Form (https://forms.gle/o6YnnYsyfa2WYYu87) or email Melanie.Hendrick@pondco.com. The allocated time slot is 50 minutes followed by 10 minutes Q&A/Transition. You can also propose a panel (up to max 5 panelist) or a shared presentation (no more than 3 speakers per 50-minute time slot).
★ Upcoming SAME Events
2026 Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry
- Charlotte, NC
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- Bala Golf Club
Philadelphia Post 38th Annual Liberty Golf Classic
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- Pallet Bar, FWB
Emerald Coast Post Young Member Social (5-8pm) – Monday, 8 June 2026
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- Army and Navy Club at Farragut Square
SAME DC / ACEC MW / CMAA NCC – June 9 – SOLD OUT – 2026 June Joint Conference at the Army and Navy Club at Farragut Square (3 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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- Education and Training, IGE News, Industry-Government Engagement, Resilience, US Air Forces in Europe
National IGE Report: May-June 2026
Discover the latest updates on government engagement projects in SAME’s National IGE Report: May-June 2026. -
- Academy of Fellows, Articles, Business Development, Education and Training, Industry-Government Engagement, JETC, Networking, Professional Development, SAME National Events, SAME Newsroom
Event Recap: JETC 2026, Innovate Forward
Recap the 2026 Joint Engineer Training Conference, held May 19-21 in Portland, Ore., with over 2,400 attendees from across the federal A/E/C industry. -
- Announcements, Dallas Post, JETC, Member News, Posts, SAME National Events, SAME Newsroom
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.
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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