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
★ January 2025
★ February 2025
★ March 2025
Mailing Address:
SAME Northern Virginia Post
5810 Kingstowne Center Drive, Ste 120
PMB 194
Alexandria, VA 22315
★ Post Leadership
Julie Smiley,
exp Federal Inc.
President,
Northern Virginia Post
★ Upcoming Events
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- Location
- Tysons Shipgarten
SAME NoVA Post Happy Hour at Tysons Shipgarten – Wednesday, April 30, 2025
SAME NoVA Post Happy Hour at Tysons Shipgarten Come join the SAME NoVA Post at the Tysons Shipgarten for Drinks and Appetizers. Date and time Wednesday, April 30, 2025 · 5 – 7pm EDT Location 7581 Colshire Drive Tysons, VA 22102 Registration is Open! -
- Location
- Algonkian Golf Course
2025 SAME NoVA Scholarship Golf Tournament
Registration is Open! Thursday, May 22, 2025 -
- Location
- Arlington, VA
SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, June 18, 2025 – U.S. Defense Health Agency
SAVE THE DATE! SAME NoVA Post Luncheon, June 18, 2025 – U.S. Defense Health Agency -
- Location
- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
SAME DC & NoVA Posts – June 18 – Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Join U.S. Army Soldiers for a live action-packed military experience on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, VA. Register today! Wednesday, June 18 – Hosted by the Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. William Graham The SAME DC & NoVA Posts will be meeting up on Wednesday, June […] -
- Location
- Sportrock Alexandria
SAME DC & NoVA – June 26 – Indoor Rock Climbing (a GovCon Rockstars Active Networking Event w/ SAME Young Professionals)
Join the SAME DC and NoVA Posts Young Professionals (all ages and levels welcome!) for our 2nd annual active networking event with GovCon Rockstars! Thursday, June 26, 20255:45 pm – 7:45 pm SportRock Alexandria5308 Eisenhower Ave.Alexandria, VA 22304One block from the Van Dorn Metro (free parking on site). Why: The Federal arena thrives on our […] -
- Location
- Washington, DC
SAVE THE DATE – Tues. & Wed., July 8 & 9, 2025 – SAME DC & NoVA Post’s 17th Annual Small Business Conference
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 17th Annual SAME DC & NoVA Posts’ Small Business Conference – Tuesday & Wednesday, July 8 & 9, Capital Turnaround (The Navy Yard), Washington, DC. -
- Location
- Bull Run Shooting Center, Centreville, VA
NoVA Post 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 5, 2025 -Sporting Clays Networking Event. All skill levels welcome, including first time shooters. Registration will open soon… -
- Location
- National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir
SAME NoVA Post 10th Annual 2025 Business-to-Business (B2B) Engagement
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – 1:00 – 7:00pm -
- Location
- The Winery at Bull Run, Centreville, VA 20120
5th Annual SAME NoVA Fall Festival at the Winery at Bull Run
SAVE THE DATE! 5th Annual SAME NoVA Fall Festival at the Winery at Bull Run. October 30, 2025 – Time: 3:30 – 6:00 PM, Location: The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20120
★ Photos from Our Events
2022 Joint DC/NoVA Post SBC
NoVA Post Scholarship
Awards up to $5,000
2025-2026 academic year application is open. The Deadline is March 1st, 2025.
Download Scholarship ApplicationQuestions? Email Carlos Flores-Garay
The 2024-2025 SAME NoVA Post Scholarships have been awarded.
Congratulations to the awardees!
View the 2024-25 Awardees List
★ 2025 Annual NoVA Post Sponsors
★ Sponsor the NoVA Post
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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Voting Deadline is April 15 for the 2025 SAME National Election
The 2025 SAME Board of Direction national election will end April 15. This year’s voting includes candidates for President-Elect, Vice President, and Elected Director. -
Event Recap: Capital Week 2025
The 2025 Capital Week featured business opportunity briefings, a Fundraising Reception in support of the SAME Foundation, and the third annual IGE Summit addressing challenges in the construction sector. -
2025-2026 Leader Development Class Announced
The 2025-2026 class for the Leader Development Program, one of the flagship programs of the SAME Foundation, has been announced.
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.
Please contact posts@same.org if unable to reach anyone at this Post.