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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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2026 Post Officer Elections
The following positions are open for nominations. Elections will be held in January and new officers will be installed in February. Vote here or contact Jen Tetatzin for details.
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Elected Director – Regional Programs
- Other volunteer opportunities include:
- Scholarship and Camp Committee Chair
- Webmaster / Social Media lead
- Assistant Secretary
Past Presentations
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★ Upcoming Events
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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SAME and AEE Announce Strategic Partnership
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Kaiserslautern Celebrates 70 Years: How an Iconic Post Stands the Test of Time
The summer of 2025 marked a milestone for the SAME Kaiserslautern Post. The 70th anniversary of this iconic Post is a celebration of its dedicated members and its enduring legacy. -
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The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Orange County Post partnered with industry leaders to create a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification program to help open doors to new career opportunities for military members.
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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