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MEMBERSHIP in the Society is open to persons and organizations with an interest in military engineering,a desire to increase the engineering potential of the United States for national security and to further the objectives of SAME.  Each membership offers you one or more Post's affiliations, please include us as one of them.

 
 SAME has a variety of membership designed to suit individuals and organizations.  These are listed below with links to SAME headquarters where online or printable applications are available.

Individual Membership offer professionals in the A/E/C field the opportunity to develop important business contacts through national, regional and Northern Virginia Post events.  Membership dues are set to your situation:

  • Uniformed Services--active, guard, reserve and civilians employed by a uniformed service
  • Public and Private Sectors--individuals not employed by DOD, USCG or USPHS, including Young Members
  • Student Member
  • Retired Member

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     Sustaining Memberships offer your private sector company the opportunity to network with industry leaders in the public sector and uniformed services.  A company or single office/branch may designate five individuals as SAME representatives.  Membership dues vary according to firm size.

    Public Agency Memberships offer any federal, state, or local public agency with an interest in the goals and objectives of SAME to join.

    Non-Profit Organization Membershipsmay join SAME, or may join SAME as a Strategic Partner.

    Academic Memberships offer academic institutions mentoring opportunities working with tomorrow's engineers.   

    2014 Awards

    National Awards

    Sophia Gull, Bishop Ireton HS, US Army Camp, Vicksburg, MS; Katherine Krawietz, Robinson HS, USAF Academy Camp, Colorado Springs, CO; Drew Wagner, Battlefield HS, USAF Academy Camp, Colorado Springs, CO; and Justin Steiner, Robinson HS, US Marine Corps Camp, Camp Lejeune, NC

    Post Awards

    Arlington Diocese Science Fair (7th & 8th Graders)—April 12, 2014, Paul VI High School, Fairfax
    NoVA SAME Award Winner — Certificate of Excellence and $50 prize
    Sydney Tucker, St Thomas Aquinas Which Wind Turbine Design is the Most Efficient?
    David Bevins, Beshoi Genidy, Alejandra Martinez, Taylor Reuter, Helen Chen, Tiffney Kathir and Lauren Schwartz Scholarship Recipients

    2013 Awards

    National Awards

    Distinguished Post
    Distinguished Student Chapter (GMU)
    Natasha Turkmani, National Cathedral School, DC, U.S. Army Camp; Max Marosko, South County HS, VA, U.S. Air Force Academy Camp; and Joshua Warren, West Springfield HS, VA, U.S. Air Force Academy Camp. (Unfortunately the USN and USMC Camps were canceled due to sequestration.)

    Post Awards

    Dr. Bill Kilpatrick, HP Environmental — Member of the Year
    Frankie Muñiz, URS — Young Member of the Year
    Jeannine Nelson, ECS — Post Service Award
    The PMC Group —Small Business of the Year
    Versar — Large Business of the Year

    Arlington Diocese Science Fair (7th & 8th Graders)—April 20, 2013, Paul VI High School, Fairfax
    NoVA SAME Award Winner — Certificate of Excellence and $50 prize
    Gannon La Croix, St Andrews the Apostle School Effect of Rogue Waves on Boat Keels
    David Bevins, Carlos Flores-Garay, Steven Kool, Daniel Drangstveit, Christina Franz, and Joseph McMahon Scholarship Recipients

    2012 Awards

    National Awards

    Distinguished Post
    Daniel Drangstveit, Centreville HS, U.S. Air Force Academy Camp; Lauren Schwartz, Lake Braddock HS, U.S. Navy Seabees Camp; Ashley Huynh, Robinson Secondary, Fairfax, U.S. Army Camp; and Spencer Cobb, Yorktown High School, Arlington, U. S. Marine Corps Camp were Post-sponsored at the respective Engineering and Construction Camp (unfortunately the USAF Camp was cancelled due to fires)

    Post Awards

    Roman J. Roman, E.K. Fox — Post President's Award
    Jay Manik, CDM Smith — Member of the Year
    Vanessa Aririguzo, CDM Smith — Young Member of the Year
    Sean Lindenmuth, George Mason University - Chapter President — Student Member of the Year
    CDM Smith — Large Business of the Year
    AFG Group, Inc. — Small Business of the Year
    Connie Myers, Atkins — Post Service Award
    John Cardenas, Urban, Ltd. — Post Mentoring Award
    Alfred M. Beck, PhD Author, US Army Center of Military History and the Historical Division Office of the Chief of Engineers —
    7th Annual Award for Journalism in Recognition of Architecture or Engineering Achievement
    Carlos Flores-Garay, Sean Lindenmuth, and Vincenzo Basile —$2,500 Scholarship Recipients

     

    INDIVIDUAL MEMBER RECOGNITIONWalter O. Bachus Gold Medal
    Outstanding leadership and accomplishments in support of the SAME mission over the awardee's entire period of membership in the SAME

    Ms. Mary Anderson, FSAME (2008)
    CAPT James H. Donahue, PE, FSAME, USCG (Ret)(2006)
    COL Ed Gibson, USA (Ret), FSAME (2000)
    Thomas B. Delaney, PE, FSAME (1996)
    BG Forrest "Ted" Gay, III, FSAME, USA (Ret) (1993)
    BG Walter O. Bachus, PE, FSAME, USA (Ret) (1974 & 1992)
    COL Donald Hazen, PE, FSAME, USA (Ret) (1985)

    Golden Eagle Award
    A SAME Fellow for outstanding contributions to the engineering profession

    Mr. William A. Brown, Sr., PE, HAIA (2010)
    BG Forrest "Ted" Gay III, FSAME, USA (Ret) (2002)

    President's Medal
    Outstanding leadership and accomplishment in support of the SAME strategic plan during the President's year of office

    COL Joe D, Manous, Jr, PhD, PE, USA (Ret) (2014)
    CAPT Jay G. Manik, PE, USCG (Ret) (2013)
    Mr. William A. Brown, Sr., PE, HAIA (2005)
    Mr. Harry P. Rietman (1997)
    MG Pat M. Stevens IV, FSAME, USA (Ret) (2001)

    Post Service Medal
    For significant and faithful service to SAME at the Post level

    William Kilpatrick, PhD, PE, LEED AP ID+C (2013)

    Young Member Medal
    Outstanding leadership and accomplishments in support of the Society Mission

    Ms. Aimee Alix, LEED AP (2009)

    Student Leadership Medal
    For outstanding contribution at a college/university to the SAME objectives

    Mr. Eric Pratsch, University of Virginia (2009)
    Mr. John A. Cardenas, George Mason University (2003)

    Regional Vice President's (RVP) Medal
    Individuals who have made significant contributions within the Region or local Post in the past year or for longer durations

    Ms. Tracy Allen
    Ms. Mary Anderson
    CAPT James H. Donahue, PE, USCG (Ret)
    Ms. Aimee Alix Fogarty
    COL Stuart G. Harrison, PE, USA (Ret)
    William Kilpatrick, PhD, PE, LEED AP ID+C
    Mr. Craig M. Lees, P.G.
    LTC Douglas K. Lehmann, USA (Ret)
    CAPT Jay Manik, PE, USCG (Ret)
    LTC Regan McDonald, USA (Ret)
    Mr. Jeff Moran
    Mr. Dick Ragold, PE
    Mr. Roman J. Roman, PE
    Ms. Brenda Tudge
    Mr. Patrick Solomon
    Ms. Donna Vereb

    Academy of Fellows
    Fellows are members of The Society who have rendered dedicated and outstanding service to The Society and to the engineering profession

    COL Roy C. Agustin, USAF
    Ms. Tracy A. Allen
    Ms. Mary Anderson
    BG Walter O. Bachus, PE USA (Ret)
    LTC George G. Barksdale, Jr., USAF (Ret)
    Mr. William A. Brown, Sr., PE, HAIA
    BG Patrick A. Burns, PE, USAF (Ret)
    MG Timothy A. Byers, USAF (Ret)
    Mr.Thomas B. Delaney, Jr. PE
    CAPT James L. Delker, PE, CEC, USN (Ret)
    CAPT James H. Donahue. PE, USCG (Ret)
    COL Alex C. Dornstauder, USA (Ret)
    RADM Patrick W. Drennon, PE, CEC, USN (Ret)
    BG Forrest T. Gay, III, USA (Ret)
    COL Edwin P. Geesey, USA (Ret)
    COL Edward C. Gibson, USA (Ret)
    COL Stuart G. Harrison, PE, USA (Ret)
    COL Donald E. Hazen, USA (Ret)
    Mr. Ronald J. Hubbard, AIA
    MAJ Michael J. Johnson, USAF
    Mr. James R. Jones, PE
    COL Michael M. Kishiyama, USAR (Ret)
    MAJ Lorance D. Lisle, USA (Ret)
    CAPT D. Karin Lynn, PE, CEC, USN (Ret)
    CAPT Jay G. Manik, PE, USCG (Ret)
    COL Joe D. Manous, Jr, PhD, PE, USA (Ret)
    LTC Regan McDonald, PE, LEED AP, USA (Ret)
    Ms. Linda McKnight
    COL Michael S. Meuleners, USA (Ret)
    CAPT Nelson N. Mix, PE, CHMM, USPHS
    COL Peter W. Mueller, PE, PMP, USA (Ret)
    RADM Harley D. Nygren, NOAA (Ret)
    Mr. John Osborn
    Mr. James N. Parks
    CAPT Ben Piña, PE, CCM, LEED AP, CEC, USN (Ret)
    COL William J. Poad, PE, USAF (Ret)
    Mr. Richard E. Ragold, PE
    COL Cardell K. Richardson, Sr., USAF (Ret)
    Mr. Harry P. Rietman
    COL Timothy L. Sanford, PE, USA (Ret)
    RADM Ronald F. Silva. PE, PMP, USCG (Ret)
    Mr. Eric D. Stahl, PE, LEED AP
    MG Pat M. Stevens IV, USA (Ret)
    BG Philip G. Stowell, USAF (Ret)
    MG Merdith W. B. Temple, PE, USA (Ret)
    COL Aniello L. (Nello) Tortora, PMP, USA Ret
    COL Kurt F. Ubbelohde, USA (Ret)
    COL Jeffrey A. Wagonhurst, USA (Ret)
    Mr. John Whisler, Jr. PE
    Ms. Heather Wishart-Smith, PE, PMP, LEED AP BD+C

    Academy Awards:

    Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award (outstanding mentoring efforts by an SAME Fellow)
    CAPT James H. Donahue, PE, FSAME, FASCE, USCG (Ret) (2013)
          See Photo Album for March 27, 2013 Dinner
    Ms. Linda McKnight, FSAME (2011)
    CAPT Karin Lynn, FSAME, CEC, USN (Ret) (2010)

    Tudor Medal (engineering leadership by a civilian Young Member)
    Ms. Heather L. Wishart-Smith, PE, PMP, LEED AP BD+C (2007)

    Who We Are

    The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) builds leaders and leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1920, the Society unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.

    With a National Office in Alexandria, Va., and 100 Posts around the world, SAME provides its nearly 28,000 members with extensive opportunities for training, education, and professional development through a robust offering of conferences, workshops, networking events, publications, webinars, and other member-driven programs.

    With a membership that includes recent service academy graduates and retired military officers, enlisted personnel and NCOs, project managers, corporate executives, academic leaders, uniformed and public sector professionals and private sector experts, SAME bridges the gaps between critical stakeholders to help secure our nation. ME Mission

    “Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.”

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