Col. Kathryn Sanborn, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, delivers a mission briefing at Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Northwest Posts Meet the Chiefs 2025 Regional Event on June 17, at the Seattle Airport Marriott, emphasizing the critical role of small businesses in delivering infrastructure solutions across the Pacific Northwest. SAME provides a professional platform for collaboration, technical exchange, and problem-solving—helping the Seattle District stay ahead of emerging threats and engineering demands through shared best practices and innovations.