Kicking off SAME JETC 2026: Meet Our Keynote Speakers — The @gardinerbrothers !
We’re excited to open JETC with the unmatched energy of Michael and Matthew Gardiner, internationally known as the Gardiner Brothers—five‑time World Champion Irish dancers, global creators, and dynamic keynote speakers.
These innovators blend movement, rhythm, and storytelling to spark fresh thinking around leadership, culture, and creativity. Whether on stage or online, they’re builders of teams, brands, and belief—and they bring heart and originality to everything they do.
Perfectly aligned with our 2026 theme, Innovate Forward, the Gardiner Brothers will inspire us to push boundaries, elevate performance, and lead with purpose.
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#SAMETBT to JETC 2025 in Louisville 🎉 From packed sessions to powerful conversations, last year brought together the people and ideas shaping the future of engineering and infrastructure.
We're missing the energy—and ready to do it all again next week at #SAMEJETC26 in Portland! Register for it today 👉 Use the JETC link in our bio!
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🚨JETC 2026 is filling fast—are you registered?
As of today, 2,100+ professionals have already secured their seat for JETC 2026—and momentum is accelerating as we enter the final stretch.
But it’s not just the numbers…it’s who you’ll be in the room with:
✅ Decision-makers shaping programs across USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and beyond
✅ Hundreds of peers you rarely get access to—all in one place
✅ SAME Fellows, Board members, and Post leaders
✅ 150+ leading A/E/C firms
This is where conversations turn into opportunities—and where what’s next gets defined. Secure your seat now and be part of three days of critical insights, senior-level engagement, and high-impact connections 👉 Use the JETC link in our bio to register now!
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Celebrating 10 Years of the SAME Foundation | How It All Began
In this video, former SAME National President Jane Penny P.E., F.SAME (Dist.) and SAME Foundation Chair-Elect Col. SAL NODJOMIAN, P.E., F.SAME (Dist.), USAF (Ret.) share their perspective on the legacy and need for the SAME Foundation.
For a decade, the SAME Foundation has been investing in the future of the A/E/C profession and strengthening our nation’s STEM and national security workforce.
What began as a bold vision in 2016 has grown into a powerful force for developing leaders, expanding opportunities, and inspiring the next generation.
As we celebrate 10 years of service, growth, and impact, we honor the supporters, volunteers, and partners who have helped bring the Foundation’s mission to life.
Support the SAME Foundation through our online Silent Auction, held in conjunction with #SAMEJETC26 and supporting our mission to Foster Engineering Leadership for Our Nation.
All proceeds directly support the SAME Foundation, helping to launch STEM journeys, develop rising professionals, and advance leadership across our nation’s engineering community.
⭐Use the JETC link in our bio to start bidding!
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Join the SAME “5K On Your Own” during #SAMEJETC and support the mission of The SAME Foundation. Visit the JETC link in our bio to register!
Complete a 5K on your own schedule, in your own way, and help fuel leadership development, STEM outreach, and programs building our nation’s engineering readiness.
✅ Walk, run, wheelchair, e‑scooter—your choice
✅ Complete anytime during JETC
✅ $35 entry directly supports the SAME Foundation
✅ Awards announced at the Society Gala
Submit your time and modality to be considered for an award presented at the Society Gala!
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📍 Learn. Connect. Lead. Engineering the future starts at SAME JETC 2026!
Join military, government, industry, and academic leaders for cutting‑edge innovation, education, and collaboration.
🔗 Register now with the JETC link in our bio!
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#TMEtuesday Unified in Response: The Historic Salvage Operation of the Francis Scott K
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a massive container ship in the overnight hours of March 26, 2024, an extensive multi-agency salvage and recovery effort cleared the federal navigation channel and restored access to the Port of Baltimore in just 76 days.
In the early morning of March 26, 2024, the M/V DALI collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge outside the Port of Baltimore, sending the main span crashing into the Fort McHenry Channel and tragically resulting in the deaths of six maintenance workers who had been conducting road repairs.
The Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in its statutory role that includes maintaining 290-mi of federal channels, delivers vital engineering solutions in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to serve and strengthen the nation, energize the economy, and reduce disaster risks.
That fateful day in March 2024, and throughout the tumultuous weeks and months afterward, USACE set out to accomplish that exact mission.
The Fort McHenry Channel is operated and maintained by USACE Baltimore District. Authorized by Section 101 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1958 and the Water Resources Act of 1996, the passage is regularly surveyed and dredged to an authorized depth of 50-ft and a minimum width of 700-ft.
The channel provides safe and efficient navigation through the Port of Baltimore, the ninth busiest port in the country for international cargo, and the 17th largest port overall. Following the impact of the M/V DALI, almost 1-mi of the 80-ft wide bridge crumbled and collapsed within seconds.
An immense section measuring approximately 500-ft long, 80-ft wide, and weighing as much as 600-T, fell onto the DALI’s bow, pinning the ship to the bottom of the channel.
With the waterway blocked and no route for ships to pass through the Port of Baltimore, a catastrophic ripple in economic impact was created instantaneously both across the Mid-Atlantic and throughout the nation.
See more of this article with the TME link in our bio!
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Celebrating excellence at the inaugural Soaring Eagle Award Gala presented by the SAME Foundation @same_national
Honoring leadership, innovation, and impact across the A/E/C industry and the next generation of STEM leaders.
Congratulations to this year’s Soaring Eagle Award recipient, Terri Mestas 👏
Last night we honored Terri Mestas, our inaugural Soaring Eagle Award recipient. Her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment inspire us all.
The Soaring Eagle Award was presented to Terri for being a transformational leader who exemplifies the highest ideals of courage, integrity, and vision—qualities that strengthen the A/E/C profession and inspire future generations.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to honor Terri and support this new tradition. We’re soaring higher because of you!
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✨ Moments from our largest SAME Capital Week! Great seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new SAME members this year.
Thank you to everyone who shared ideas and continue to support the SAME mission.
Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening our nation’s engineering and infrastructure community make events like this so impactful.
Looking forward to everything still ahead!
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We're just weeks away from the Soaring Eagle Award Dinner & Gala honoring Terri Mestas, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Hundreds of your peers and partners have already secured their seats—now it’s your chance to join industry leaders, partners, and supporters for a night filled with inspiration, recognition, and celebration.
Every dollar raised supports the SAME Foundation, including STEM Camps, Leadership Development Program (LDP), and other initiatives that shape the next generation and fosters engineering leadership for the nation.
Whether you’ll already be at Capital Week or are local to the DC/DMV region — we hope to see you there! Use the Capital Week link in our bio to register.
Camp applications close tomorrow, March 11, at 11:59 PM EST. This is your last chance to snag a spot in one of the most exciting STEM experiences of the summer!
SAME STEM Camps bring together motivated students for hands‑on engineering, problem‑solving challenges, and real mentorship from military and industry professionals. If you’re ready to learn, build, and explore — do not wait.
Submit your application today with the link in our bio!
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