August 18, 2025
Former Army Sergeant wishes every service member could experience UA VIP
When Army Sgt. Hailey Kluckman began planning her transition out of the military, she faced the same challenge that weighs on...
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August 18, 2025
When Army Sgt. Hailey Kluckman began planning her transition out of the military, she faced the same challenge that weighs on...
August 14, 2025
On Aug. 14, students in Fort Campbell Welding Class 26 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program.
August 11, 2025
The students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 46 have officially reached the halfway mark of their advanced UA VIP training.
August 1, 2025
After years of dedicated service to his country, Army Sgt. David Lee was looking for a rewarding civilian career.
July 29, 2025
Students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 34 have begun their on-base training as they prepare for rewarding civilian...
July 29, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another cohort of transitioning active-duty service members.
July 25, 2025
Fort Carson Welding Class 31 students have reached the halfway mark of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
July 21, 2025
Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 25 students are officially halfway through their accelerated training.
July 17, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord celebrated the graduation of HVACR Class...
July 17, 2025
On July 17, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 33 students celebrated their graduation from the United Associations Veterans...
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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 VIP Graduate turned out as Journeyman and makes a life in Butte, MT, with Local 41.
Orry graduated on April 9, 2015 and affiliated with UA Local 455, St. Paul, MN.
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)
Fort Sill's inaugural Sprinkler Fitter class began on 2 March 2015.
SFC Michael Olsen and 1SG William Davidson presented their instructors Louis Purcella and Micah Tyler with a momentum from the class.
SGT Howard Nash is headed to Harrisburg, PA, to affiliate with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 520.
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.
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.
SFC Michael Olsen and his wife, Amanda, will remain in the area, affiliating with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 529 in Waco, TX.
Alysa and SPC Chad Eberle will be heading to San Antonio, TX, with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 142.
SGT Lawrence Beller, his wife, Brittney, and daughter, Nahla, will be making Houston, TX, their home, affiliating with Pipefitters Local 211.
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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.
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