The September-October 2026 issue of The Military Engineer features articles on Infrastructure Readiness and Technology Adoption, including a study at Coast Guard Base Kodiak that could help reduce marine mammal work stoppages during waterfront construction, an examination of hydrogen-based energy systems being developed to strengthen installation resilience, and a look at how military engineers are leveraging geospatial technologies to improve decision-making and project delivery. Readers also can explore how intelligent building controls are helping create more mission-ready facilities and how artificial intelligence is being applied to support wildfire debris recovery efforts.
This issue also includes a Spotlight Article, “AI, China, and the Race for Nuclear Data Centers,” examining how rapidly growing energy demand from artificial intelligence is reshaping discussions around advanced nuclear technologies, national security, and long-term infrastructure investment. Then, in a special Reflections article marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, former Military District of Washington Engineer Company Commander Aaron Barta recounts the unit’s response to the Pentagon attack and the enduring lessons in readiness, leadership, and adaptability.
In Society News, learn about a new SAME Perspectives report on industrialized construction, recap the 2026 Post Leaders Workshop, and read how engineering partnerships are supporting deterrence and readiness across Europe. Then, see how SAME’s STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps welcomed nearly 300 high school students this summer for hands-on learning, leadership development, and engineering discovery at six national camps across the country.
