--- title: Union Job Training for Transitioning Military Members - UA VIP description: The United Association Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program offers job training for active-duty Military Service Members transitioning into careers in trades. image: https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/United%20Association%20Veterans%20In%20Piping%20-%20Training%20for%20Military%20to%20UA%20Career.png --- [![United Association Veterans In Piping Program logo](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/logos/uavip-logo.svg "United Association Veterans In Piping Program logo")](https://www.uavip.org/) UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING PROGRAM [![Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians logo](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/logos/ua-logo-round-w-text-wt.png?width=798&height=798&name=ua-logo-round-w-text-wt.png "Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians logo")](https://www.ua.org/) Union Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and Service Technicians [Ë](https://www.uavip.org/chatbot-test#mobile) # Own Tomorrow #### Free career training for transitioning military service members The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) has partnered with the U.S. military to create the UA Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program. Become part of this amazing program that helps to shape the lives of military members, their families and the national economy. ![Construction Suicide Prevention logo](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/24_Recognized_Participant-Construction%20SP%20Week.png?width=798&height=798&name=24_Recognized_Participant-Construction%20SP%20Week.png "Construction Suicide Prevention logo") ### Construction Suicide Prevention Week #### Officially Recognized Participant Sept 9th - 13th [Now Accepting U.S. Military Applicants for Job Training in: welding hvacr fire suppression ](https://www.uavip.org/trades-that-ua-vip-offers) ## UA VIP PROGRAM LOCATIONS Camp Pendleton, CA ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/camp-pendleton-vip-opportunities) JB Lewis-McChord, WA ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg)![HVAC Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/hvac-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/apply) Fort Carson, CO ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/fort-carson-vip-opportunities) Fort Hood, TX ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/fort-hood-vip-opportunities) Camp Lejeune, NC ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/camp-lejeune-vip-opportunities) Fort Campbell, KY ![Welding Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/welding-icon-red.svg)![Sprinkler Fitters Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/sprinkler-fitters-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/fort-campbell-vip-opportunities) Naval Station Norfolk, VA ![HVAC Icon](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/uavip-seventeen/icons/hvac-icon-red.svg) [GO!](https://www.uavip.org/norfolk-vip-opportunities) #### Explore a Day in the Life of a UA VIP ##### Watch Video! ## Testimonials from UA VIP Graduates "You miss that brotherhood. It’s gone in the blink of an eye. But then you get it back in the union." ##### Sean Ellis, VIP - Marines "Words can’t express how grateful I am for what the UA-VIP program has given me." ##### Samantha Metcalf, VIP - Army "The UA-VIP provided all of the training equipment for me. I didn’t have to lay out a dime." ##### Philmore Undag, VIP - Army #### Veterans Throughout your military career, you have acquired a unique skillset of discipline and hands-on training that would make for a highly successful career in the increasingly in-demand piping trades. [Learn More](https://www.uavip.org/veterans) #### Legislators As a representative of the men and women who have served this country, you have the ability to appropriate more funds for our veterans. We are asking for your help to ensure our veterans have a successful, post-military career. [Learn More](https://www.uavip.org/legislators) #### Contractors There’s no substitute for quality. The UA Veterans In Piping Program trains military members in the skills needed to do the best work for your company. Learn why you should put America’s heroes to work for you. [Learn More](https://www.uavip.org/contractors) ## faq FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We’re sure you have lots of questions about the VIP Program. A lot of these questions can be answered in our FAQ area. Click the button below to learn more. [faq](https://www.uavip.org/faq) ## Video and Photo Gallery Take a [look](https://www.uavip.org/media-gallery) at everything the VIP program is doing for our returning veterans — through videos and photos. ![VIP Graduate David Adams](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/VIP_Graduate_David_Adams_sm.jpg "VIP Graduate David Adams") ![VIP Graduate David Adams](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/VIP_Graduate_David_Adams_sm-large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=VIP_Graduate_David_Adams_sm-large.jpg "VIP Graduate David Adams") Pipefitters Local 455, St. Paul, MN, Apprentice David Adams (VIP graduate, Wisconsin Welding Class 2) is pictured on the job working for Pioneer Piping, Incorporated (PPI) at the Flint Hills Refinery in MN. ![Camp Pendleton](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/Joe_Miller_Butte_MT_2.jpg "Camp Pendleton") ![Camp Pendleton](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Joe_Miller_Butte_MT_2-large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=Joe_Miller_Butte_MT_2-large.jpg "Camp Pendleton") Camp Pendleton VIP Graduate turned out as Journeyman and makes a life in Butte, MT, with Local 41. ![Orry graduated](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/Orry_Camp_Lejeune_02.jpg "Orry graduated") ![Orry graduated](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/Orry_Camp_Lejeune_02_large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=Orry_Camp_Lejeune_02_large.jpg "Orry graduated") Orry graduated on April 9, 2015 and affiliated with UA Local 455, St. Paul, MN. ![Jerry Heneha](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/Jerry_FT_Sill_Class_01.jpg "Jerry Heneha") ![Jerry Heneha](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Jerry_FT_Sill_Class_01-large-1.jpg?width=217&height=153&name=Jerry_FT_Sill_Class_01-large-1.jpg "Jerry Heneha") Sgt. Jerry Heneha, A Battery, 1st Battalion, 31st Field Artillery, puts together a valve system in preparation for his final week of the United Association's Veterans in Piping program at the Industrial Training Complex Photo Credit: Ms. Marie Berberea (TRADOC) ![inaugural Sprinkler](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/Fort_Sill_Class_01_800x600.jpg "inaugural Sprinkler") ![inaugural Sprinkler](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Fort_Sill_Class_01_800x600-large.jpg?width=217&height=169&name=Fort_Sill_Class_01_800x600-large.jpg "inaugural Sprinkler") Fort Sill's inaugural Sprinkler Fitter class began on 2 March 2015. ![SFC Michael Olsen](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_104.jpg "SFC Michael Olsen") ![SFC Michael Olsen](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_104-large.jpg?width=217&height=153&name=VIP15FtHood-_104-large.jpg "SFC Michael Olsen") SFC Michael Olsen and 1SG William Davidson presented their instructors Louis Purcella and Micah Tyler with a momentum from the class. ![SGT Howard Nash](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_055.jpg "SGT Howard Nash") ![SGT Howard Nash](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_055-large.jpg?width=217&height=153&name=VIP15FtHood-_055-large.jpg "SGT Howard Nash") SGT Howard Nash is headed to Harrisburg, PA, to affiliate with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 520. ![Gail Pilecki](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_038.jpg "Gail Pilecki") ![Gail Pilecki](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_038-large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=VIP15FtHood-_038-large.jpg "Gail Pilecki") Gail Pilecki was so proud of her son, SGT Jeremy Pilecki, on graduation day. SGT Pilecki will make his home in Houston, affiliating with Pipefitters Local 211. ![William Davidson](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_017.jpg "William Davidson") ![William Davidson](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images/VIP15FtHood-_017-large.jpg?width=217&height=153&name=VIP15FtHood-_017-large.jpg "William Davidson") 1SG William Davidson gave the graduate testimonial. He will remain with his family in Waco, TX, affiliating with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 in Waco, TX. ![Michael Olsen](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_077_sm.jpg "Michael Olsen") ![Michael Olsen](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_077_large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=VIP15FtHood-_077_large.jpg "Michael Olsen") SFC Michael Olsen and his wife, Amanda, will remain in the area, affiliating with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 in Waco, TX. ![SPC Chad Eberle](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_032_sm.jpg "SPC Chad Eberle") ![SPC Chad Eberle](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_032_large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=VIP15FtHood-_032_large.jpg "SPC Chad Eberle") Alysa and SPC Chad Eberle will be heading to San Antonio, TX, with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 142. ![SGT Lawrence Beller](https://www.uavip.org/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_070_sm.jpg "SGT Lawrence Beller") ![SGT Lawrence Beller](https://www.uavip.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photo_Gallery_/VIP15FtHood-_070_large.jpg?width=153&height=217&name=VIP15FtHood-_070_large.jpg "SGT Lawrence Beller") SGT Lawrence Beller, his wife, Brittney, and daughter, Nahla, will be making Houston, TX, their home, affiliating with Pipefitters Local 211. Mouse over thumbnails to view larger videos and photos or view entire [Gallery](https://www.uavip.org/media-gallery). ## News & Happenings ##### [More News & Happenings](https://www.uavip.org/news-happenings) ## faq FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We’re sure you have lots of questions about the VIP Program. A lot of these questions can be answered in our FAQ area. Click the button below to learn more. [faq](https://www.uavip.org/faq) --- ## Video and Photo Gallery Take a [look](https://www-uavip-org.sandbox.hs-sites.com/media-gallery) at everything the VIP program is doing for our returning veterans — through videos and photos. [Gallery](https://www.uavip.org/media-gallery) --- ## News & Happenings [News](https://www.uavip.org/news-happenings)