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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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Past Presentations
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★ Upcoming Events
Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2026
- Charlotte, NC
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- Calleva, Riley’s Lock, Poolsville, MD
SAME DC with SAME Mid-Maryland and DBIA Mid-Atlantic – Sat. Aug. 29 – Team River Runner Family Day Potluck Picnic and Kayak on the Potomac
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Seattle Post Young Professionals’ Boots and Brews 2026
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- Virtual Webinar / George Mason University
SAME NoVA Post’s Young Members Committee proudly presents: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Study Group
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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Fort Bragg Post Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Local STEM Students
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Fort Bragg Post proudly recognized its 2026 scholarship recipients during a recent Post meeting, awarding $10,000 in scholarship funding to support local students pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The scholarships reflect the Post’s ongoing commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders, […]
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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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