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Lead collaboration in support of our national security priorities through advancing three strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People.
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
Career Transition Workshop
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- Louisville, KY
Small Business Workshop & Conference
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- The National Press Club
SAME DC Post w/ George Washington University EEMI – Wed. Feb. 4 (rescheduled)- Transatlantic Energy Security Symposium – www.SAMEenergySecurity.org (5 PDH)
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- Clubhouse Grill, FWB
Emerald Coast Post Meeting | Wednesday, 4 February 2026
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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- Pittsburgh Post, Post Awards, Posts
Nominations Are Open for the Pittsburgh Post Annual Awards!
The Pittsburgh Post intends to present three (3) annual awards: Professional of the Year; Outstanding Project of the Year; and Young Professional of the Year. For consideration by the awards committee, kindly complete a nomination form and return by March 15, 2026 to SAME Pittsburgh Post Awards Committee: Robert Davis Jerry Dull Robertfdavis@comcast.net gdull@crawfordcs.com […] -
- Education and Training, IGE News, Industry-Government Engagement, Resilience, US Air Forces in Europe
National IGE Report: January-February 2026
Discover the latest updates on government engagement projects in SAME’s National IGE Report for January-February 2026. -
- Omaha
SAME Omaha Post’s Newcomers’ Orientation
The Omaha Post held the second quarterly session of the new year-long Newcomers’ Orientation on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Five SAME members who are either new to SAME or want to know more about what value SAME provides met at DLR’s Omaha Office to hear SAME National President Michael Huffstetler speak on the value of […]
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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