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Follow Us on LinkedInThe Mount Tacoma Post of the Society of American Military Engineers was established in 1950, joining the growing number of SAME posts after the national Society’s creation in 1919. SAME was formed with the goal of bringing together civilian and military engineers to collaborate and share knowledge for the benefit of national defense. The Tacoma Post has a rich history dating back over 70 years, with its members making valuable contributions to military engineering projects and innovations in the Pacific Northwest. The Mount Tacoma Post now boasts over 200 members and holds monthly meetings near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
★ Post President
Jen Tetatzin, PE, PMP Owner NextGov Solutions
U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps Commander (retired)
Public Works Director, City of Tukwila
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Upcoming Tacoma Events
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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.
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National IGE Report: March-April 2026
Discover the latest updates on government engagement projects in SAME’s National IGE Report for March-April 2026. -
The Military Engineer | March-April 2026
The March-April 2026 issue of The Military Engineer focuses on articles on Energy Security, a special Feature Article on the recovery from the FSK Bridge collapse, and the fourth article in our series on Tyndall AFB’s rebuild. -
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SAME’s Ukraine Field Chapter: Building Partnerships in a Time of War
SAME’s Ukraine Field Chapter is growing in popularity during this time of conflict. Find out how the field chapter is working toward future rebuilding operations.
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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