The SAME NoVA & DC Posts serve Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) members located or visiting Washington, DC and its surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia. SAME leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. Founded in 1920, SAME 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.The SAME Posts are a 100% voluntary organization with an elected local Board of Directors and committees dedicated to serving the membership, providing educational content, industry and government engagement, building resilient communities, connecting with our future leaders through our student and young member groups, enriching the STEM pipeline, and preparing our military and veterans for life after the service.