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
★ June 2026
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★ August 2026
Mailing Address:
SAME Northern Virginia Post
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Ste 120
PMB 194
Alexandria, VA 22315
★ Post Leadership
Chris Ley
SZ PM Consultants, Inc.
President,
Northern Virginia Post
★ Upcoming Events
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- Virtual Webinar / George Mason University
SAME NoVA Post’s Young Members Committee proudly presents: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Study Group
Are you getting ready to study for your FE Exam? Do you hate doing it alone? Would you like to be a part of a study group to discuss the topics and participate in supplemental exercises? The Young Member Committee has a program for you! 4 Week Session Starting: Monday August 31, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Location: Virtual Webinar / George Mason University Cost: FREE!! (SAME Members only) -
- Bull Run Shooting Center, Centreville, VA
NoVA Post 4th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
Registration is open! Friday, September 11, 2026 -Sporting Clays Networking Event. All skill levels welcome, including first time shooters. -
- Tysons Shipgarten
Save The Date! SAME NoVA Post Happy Hour at Tysons Shipgarten – Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Save The Date! SAME NoVA Post Happy Hour at Tysons Shipgarten – Tuesday, September 22, 2026 -
- Arlington, VA
Save The Date! SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, October 8, 2026
Save The Date! SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, Thursday, October 8 · 11:30am – 2pm, Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA -
- Maggiano’s Tysons Corner
SAME DC & NoVA Post – Dec. 4 – 2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program Graduation Dinner
SAVE THE DATE – Join the SAME DC & NoVA Posts for our 2026 Leadership and Mentoring Program Graduation Dinner featuring a guest speaker and our graduation LMP Class – sponsored by Procon Consulting! This event is open to all, with a special invitation to our Post Fellows and Young Professionals. Friday, December 4, 2026Maggiano’s […] -
- National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir
SAME NoVA Post 11th Annual 2026 Business-to-Business (B2B) Engagement
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, December 10th, 2026 – 1:00 – 7:00pm. 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. -
- Arlington National Cemetery
SAME DC & NoVA – Dec. 19, 2026 – 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 19, 2026 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 […] -
- Capital Turnaround (the Navy Yard), Washington, DC
SAME DC & NoVA Posts – SAVE THE DATE – 19th Annual Industry Day and Small Business Conference – June 15 and 16, 2027
Join the SAME DC and NoVA Posts for our 19th Annual Industry Day and Small Business Conference, returning to Capital Turnaround (the Navy Yard), in Washington, DC on June 15 and June 16, 2027. info@samedcnova.org
★ Photos from Our Events
2022 Joint DC/NoVA Post SBC
NoVA Post Scholarship
Awards up to $5,000
Questions? Email Carlos Flores-Garay
The 2026-2027 SAME NoVA Post Scholarships have been awarded!
Congratulations to the awardees!
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★ 2026 Annual NoVA Post Sponsors
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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
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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2025 SAME Foundation Donor Impact Report
The SAME Foundation’s 2025 Donor Impact Report recounts a year of expanded impact and outreach thanks to the generosity of its donors. -
Collaborating Across the Missouri River Region
When the Greater Kansas City and Omaha Posts realized they were competing for venues with the FIFA World Cup they combined efforts and created a successful new event. -
Developing Leaders While Mapping New Paths for Geospatial Technology
During his year as part of SAME’s Leader Development Program, Lt. Cdr. Patrick Debroisse, NOAA, gained valuable leadership skills and helped expand the reach of geospatial technology.
Invest in the Future Through the SAME Foundation
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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