About the NoVA Post
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA (NoVA) SAME Post was chartered as the Fort Belvoir Post December 10, 1948 as SAME’s then 43rd local post. On 3 August 2000, the Post changed its name from Fort Belvoir to Northern Virginia. The Northern Virginia Post’s core geographical area comprises Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties. No matter where you live, if your travel plans allow, please drop by on a temporary or permanent basis.
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SAME NoVA Post Newsletter
★ August 2025
★ September 2025
★ October 2025
Mailing Address:
SAME Northern Virginia Post
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Ste 120
PMB 194
Alexandria, VA 22315
★ Post Leadership
Cathy Otis, AIA NCARB
GFT
President,
Northern Virginia Post
★ Upcoming Events
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- Maggiano’s Little Italy Chevy Chase
SAME DC & NoVA – Fri. Dec. 5 – 2025 Leadership & Mentoring Program Graduation (Sponsored by Procon Consulting)
REGISTER NOW! Join the SAME DC and NoVA Posts as we celebrate our 2025 graduating Leadership and Mentoring Program graduating class at Maggiano’s Chevy Chase, on Friday, December 5, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Thank you to our generous sponsor! Procon Consulting Join us for an evening that brings together mentors, guest speakers, and […] -
- National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir
SAME NoVA Post 10th Annual 2025 Business-to-Business (B2B) Engagement
We invite you to join us at the National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir for our special in-person B2B networking event for the Architect / Engineering / Construction industry. -
- Applications Due
SAME DC & NoVA Posts – Applications Due Dec. 12 – 2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program
2026 DC & NoVA Posts Leadership and Mentoring Program – Applications are open The SAME DC & NoVA Posts are excited to announce the application process is open for the 2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program (LMP). The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Washington DC and Northern Virginia Posts are excited to announce the application […] -
- Arlington National Cemetery
SAME DC & NoVA – Dec. 13, 2025 – Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) DC & NoVA Posts invite you to join us for the volunteer event of the season, Wreaths Across America, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Arlington National Cemetery. Contact: Whitney Stowell, whitney@cribworks.co More than 250k wreaths are placed throughout the cemetery to honor all members of the Armed Services who […] -
- FMWR Bowling Center Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
SAME NoVA Social Event – Happy Hour Bowling!
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, January 21, 2026 -
SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, February 5, 2026
SAVE THE DATE! SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, February 5, 2026 -
- Capital Turnaround
SAME DC & NOVA Post – 18th Annual Small Business Conference – July 7 & 8, 2026 – Capital Turnaround, Washington, DC
Save the date for the SAME DC & NoVA Posts 18th Annual Small Business Conference! General Inquiry: info@samedcnova.org
★ Photos from Our Events
2022 Joint DC/NoVA Post SBC
NoVA Post Scholarship
Awards up to $5,000
2026-2027 academic year application is open! The Deadline is March 1st, 2026.
Download Scholarship ApplicationQuestions? Email Carlos Flores-Garay
The 2024-2025 SAME NoVA Post Scholarships have been awarded.
Congratulations to the awardees!
View the 2025 Awardees List
★ 2025 Annual NoVA Post Sponsors
★ Sponsor the NoVA Post
Our Mission
Lead collaboration in support of our national security priorities through advancing three strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People.
Mailing Address:
SAME Northern Virginia Post
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Ste 120
PMB 194
Alexandria, VA 22315
★ Upcoming National Events
Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry 2025
- Phoenix, AZ
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- Virtual Webinar Platform
SAME DC – First Friday Webinar – Dec. 5, 2025 – FAR Reform Updates: Insights on Legislative and Executive Policy Shaping GovCon (1 PDH)
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- Maggiano’s Little Italy Chevy Chase
SAME DC & NoVA – Fri. Dec. 5 – 2025 Leadership & Mentoring Program Graduation (Sponsored by Procon Consulting)
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- U.S. Naval Joint Services Activity – The New Sanno
SAME Japan Post Industry Forum 2025
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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The Military Engineer | November-December 2025
The September-October 2025 issue of TME features articles on Infrastructure Readiness and Technology Adoption, the first in a multi-part series on Rebuilding Tyndall AFB, and the 2025 Faces of Federal Business. -
Guest Post: The Top Federal Opportunities for FY2026 in the Government Contracting Market
Deltek outlines the top federal opportunities for FY2026 and provides in-depth analysis for the government contracting market. -
Empowering Growth Through Mentorship and Partnership at SBC
Christina Wooldridge, Director of Marketing, Governments & Communities – Federal at Black & Veatch, explains how SBC is a proving ground for partnership, mentorship, and professional growth in support of our nation’s security.
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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