Congratulations to the 20 newly selected members of the 2025-2026 Leader Development Program! This year's LDP Class will begin their year-long professional development training next week at the 2025 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo in Louisville, Ky. The class is the seventh cohort since the program was established in 2019. Developed with support from the SAME Foundation, LDP identifies and cultivates talent from within SAME’s membership to address the nation’s grand challenges. The program supports the development of the next generation of world-class military, government, and industry leaders for the Society and our nation through a curriculum of hands-on training, study, and active engagement in new opportunities. Participants will explore individual strengths, team dynamics, and discover their potential personally and professionally. See more about the 20 LDP members on our website: https://www.same.org/news/2025-2026-leader-development-class-announced/ (fb)

1️⃣ JETC 2025 in Louisville, at the Kentucky International Convention Center is a week away! This is the premier annual event dedicated to advancing engineering services and capabilities for the warfighter and the Joint Engineering mission. Your participation isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential to our shared success. Find all registration on our website: https://www.samejetc.org/registration_info.cfm 2️⃣ The Opening General Session of the 2025 JETC, ignited by SAME National President Sharon Krock, will feature a discussion with Chef Robert Irvine, of the hit show Restaurant: Impossible, and a champion for supporting America’s veterans through the Robert Irvine Foundation; and Jo Bass, the 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, who as Founder and President of The Bass Group and a board member of the Robert Irvine Foundation among other organizations, advocates for national security and policies that impact veterans and their families and is a thought- leader on topics such as leadership, innovation, risk management, international affairs, workforce strategy, and the understanding of generational diversity. 3️⃣ Check out the full schedule with all session details and secure your place today to make a difference in the conversations that matter most: https://www.samejetc.org/schedule.cfm (fb)