Council Mission
The mission of the Uniformed Council of Interest is to promote professional development for the Total Force Uniformed Council, oversee the integration of Uniformed members throughout the spectrum of SAME operations; advocate and engage Uniformed support of SAME’s Strategic Plan through outreach, training, networking and recognition, and provide value added to Uniformed members; mentor Uniformed members, and voice & address concerns of Uniformed service members.
Overview
The Uniformed Council is always looking for more Uniformed members to get engaged. If you have interest in learning more about this community of interest and ways you can get involves, including filling one of the open leadership positions, contact Senior Master Sgt. Brad Wilson, USAF, Uniformed Council Chair.
Benefits of Joining SAME
SAME offers a wide selection of benefits to uniformed servicemembers. From training to networking to credentialing and testing reimbursement, SAME ensures Uniformed members can make an impact in the A/E/C industry both while in uniform and after transitioning. The mentoring and camaraderie created through the Uniformed Council can help you support your professional career.
Community Chair
Vice Chair: Adam Brady, USAF
Secretary: TSgt Joshua Dane, USAF
Vice Chair of Communications: James Frick, SSgt, USAF
Vice Chair of Professional Development: Daniel Reilly, SMSgt ANG (ret)
Immediate Past Chair: Shane Payne, MSG, USA
COI Mentor: Senior Master Sgt. James Wirshing, USAF (Ret.)
COI Liaisons
STEM Liaison: Mitch Sisco, SMSgt, ANG
Represent the Uniformed COI on the K12 Outreach and Camps COIs
Young Professionals Liaison: OPEN
Leader Development Liaison: OPEN
Construction COI Liaison: Amanda Wakefield Jones, MSgt, USAF (ret)
Air Force Liaison: OPEN
Army Liaison: OPEN
Guard/Reserve Liaison: Tyler Jackson, 1SG ARNG
Navy Liaison: OPEN
Marine Corps Liaison: OPEN
Coast Guard Liaison: OPEN
CELC Liaison: OPEN
Liaisons act as representatives for each individual service branch and provide direct outreach to all uniformed members respective to each branch. Liaisons serve as the primary POC for service-related uniformed issues and work to enhance communication between the COI and service specific personnel. If you are interested in serving in these positions, contact Senior Master Sgt. Brad Wilson, USAF, Uniformed Council Chair.
Guard/Reserve Liaison: 1SG Class Tyler Jackson, ARNG
Army Liaison: VACANT
Navy Liaison: VACANT
Marine Liaison: Master Sgt. Garey Tucker, USMC
Air Force Liaison: Tech Sgt. Kelvin Rodriguez, USAF
Coast Guard Liaison: Machinery Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer John Wright, USCG
CELC Liaison: VACANT
SAME National Webinars
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USSOCOM Engineering
This webinar will provide a detailed brief on the role of engineering in U.S. Special Operations Command, exploring its important and expansive mission set. Special Operations Command develops and employs the world’s finest special operations force to conduct global special operations -
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One Team, One Fight: Breaking Down Walls in Partnering Sessions
This webinar will look at what happens when a complex, critical to national security project brings together high-level professionals to tackle the job. Along with their invaluable experience however, industry experts often come with matching egos.
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Integrating Backup Generators as a Virtual Power Plant
Instead of building new power plants to strengthen mission assurance and energy security, many military installations may be positioned to uniquely leverage existing assets they have in surplus like standby generators in a new way.
