

Community Mission
The mission of the Enlisted Community of Interest is to promote professional development for the Total Force enlisted community, oversee the integration of enlisted members throughout the spectrum of SAME operations; advocate and engage enlisted support of SAME’s Strategic Plan through outreach, training, networking and recognition, and provide value added to enlisted members; mentor enlisted members, and voice & address concerns of enlisted service members.
Join the SAME Engage Enlisted NetworkOverview
The Enlisted COI is always looking for more enlisted 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 MSgt Brad Wilson, USA, Enlisted COI Chair.
Benefits of Joining SAME
SAME offers a wide selection of benefits to enlisted servicemembers. From training to networking to credentialing and testing reimbursement, SAME ensures enlisted 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 Enlisted Community of Interest can help you support your professional career.
Special Program for Junior Enlisted and Junior NCOs (E-1 to E-6).
Join SAME as a Junior Enlisted or Junior NCO and get a two-year membership for the price of one year ($50, age 39 and under; $75, over age 39). After the initial two-year period, you will renew at the regular rate/schedule for government members. This applies to NEW memberships ONLY. More details down below. Program Extended to 3/31/2025
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 Enlisted 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 enlisted members respective to each branch. Liaisons serve as the primary POC for service-related enlisted issues and work to enhance communication between the COI and service specific personnel. If you are interested in serving in these positions, contact MSgt Brad Wilson, USA, Enlisted COI 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