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Rodeo Jock to Welder

UA VIP graduate says the program prepared him for civilian life

Member of JBLM Welding Class 19 eager for UA career

Fort Carson welding instructor is excited to help soldiers transition to civilian life

VIP graduate feels sense of job security with the UA

Ceremony for United Association Veterans in Piping Program Fort Carson Welding Class 16 Honors Graduates

United Association Veterans in Piping Program at Camp Lejeune Honors Welding Class 14 Graduates With Open House

Fort Carson graduate found transition from military to the UA to be easy

UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 10 graduates

UA VIP graduate picks up where he left off

Welding Class 31 Students Praise Instructors

Fort Campbell UA VIP graduate is thankful for the benefits of the VIP program

Transitioning service member found direction through the VIP program

UA VIP Graduate turned UA VIP instructor: Sean Ellis’s success story

UA VIP Class 16 participants at Fort Carson are thankful for training

UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 10 student says training is phenomenal

United Association Veterans in Piping Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Celebrated 2 Class Graduations

From Army soldier to journeyman sprinkler fitter: A success story

UA VIP Norfolk Participants Study Hospital Heating and Cooling Systems

UA VIP Welding Class 15 participants eager to dive into the trade at Fort Hood

Former Army Sergeant likes comradery of UA apprenticeship program

Members of JBLM Welding Class 18 getting Placed in UA Locals

Camp Pendleton Welding Class 31 set to begin

UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 10 participants eagerly learning trade

UA Veterans in Piping Program Graduate Samuel Phipps tops out as Journeyman

Service members quickly advance through the VIP Pipe Trades Program

From one brotherhood to another

Graduation Honors Members of UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 30

Open House Ceremony Commemorates Five Years of United Association Veterans in Piping Program at Camp Lejeune and Celebrates Welding Class 13 Graduates

The UA VIP Program welcomes 9 students into JBLM Welding Class 18

United Association Veterans in Piping Program instructors help students transition into new life

Specialist Knisely makes transition through UA Veterans in Piping program

United Association Veterans in Piping Program unveils new pilot program at Fort Campbell

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Graduates Two Classes

USA names Ben Hur Construction Union Contractor of the Year

UA VIP students at JBLM exceed instructors expectations

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Celebrates the Graduation of Fort Hood Welding Class 13

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Celebrates Recent Graduation of Fort Carson Welding Class 14

A Career that boosted a family's lifestyle: Jay Peterson's UA VIP Success Story

Becoming an asset on the job: Aquilino Lucero's UA VIP Success Story

UA VIP apprentice creates better opportunity for family by joining program

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Members Graduate From Camp Lejeune Welding Class 12

Journeyman Alex Hall shares his success within the UA VIP Program

Changing an Initial VIP Career Path: Samantha "Sam" Metcalf's VIP Success Story

JBLM members prepare to transition from military family to union family

UA VIP Success Story: Christopher Rogan

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 8 Graduates

UA VIP experience has been great at Camp Pendleton

UA VIP Success Story: Spencer Radloff

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Congratulates Fort Campbell Welding Class 11 Graduates

UA VIP Norfolk HVAC-R Class 8 students perform work on Naval Hospital HVAC units

United Association Veterans in Piping Program hold graduation ceremony for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 16 and HVAC-R Class 15

VIP Graduate Sergeant Council now 5th year apprentice

UA VIP Success Story: Phil Miraglia

UA VIP Success Story: Samantha Metcalf

A Unique Approach to a Lifelong Career: UA VIP Success Story

UA VIP Success Story: Phillip Bonpua

Students from United Association Veterans in Piping Fort Campbell Welding Class 11 told they can be a great asset to the UA

UA VIP Fort Hood Welding Class 12 provides ‘Nothing but good’

UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 8 began on Oct. 15

United Association Veterans in Piping Camp Lejeune Welding Class 11 graduation

United Association Veterans in Piping Camp Pendleton instructors pushing students to achieve goals

UA VIP Success Story: Barrett Fuller

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Graduates Fort Carson Welding Class 13

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Starts HVACR Class 15

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Starts Welding Class 16

Local 43 VIP Graduate Named TVA Apprentice of the Year

From Army Specialist to UA Journeyman

United Association Veterans in Piping Program graduates 20 from Fort Campbell Welding Class 10

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 7 Graduates

HVACR Service Technician Career is a Family Choice

UA VIP Success Story: Adam Messenger

Welding Class 15 and HVAC-R Class 14 graduate from Joint Base Lewis-McChord United Association Veterans in Piping Program

Changing Careers Later In Life: A UA VIP Success Story

VIP Program success drives VIP Graduate

UA VIP Success Story: Eric Ratliff

Fort Campbell Graduate finds success after completing the UA VIP Program

UA VIP Success Story: Melissa Martinez

UA VIP Graduate from JBLM Welding continues Apprenticeship career in California

Making Career Choices with Family in Mind

UA VIP Class visits Naval Station Norfolk cogeneration project

UA VIP member discovers passion for pipe trades

UA VIP Fort Campbell student urges others to apply for program

A Soldier’s Perseverance Pays Off

Welding Class 27 Graduates from Camp Pendleton United Association Veterans in Piping Program

Spotlight: UA VIP welding students obtain multiple certifications

Ten Transitioning Service Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping Program graduate from Fort Carson Welding Class 12

UA VIP Welding Class 10 Graduates at Camp Lejeune

An Unexpected Discharge Results in the Right Career Choice

From Military Brotherhood to Union Brotherhood

Fort Campbell UA VIP Welding Class 9 Graduates

Instructors acknowledge students in welding class, as they receive UA 21 certification

JBLM UA VIP Program graduates five students from Welding Class 14

UA VIP graduates HVAC-R Class 13 at JBLM

UA VIP HVACR current class receives a special visit at Naval Station Norfolk

UA VIP Graduates 15 military members from Camp Pendleton Welding Class 26

UA VIP Fort Hood Welding Class 10 graduates 14 participants

Fort Carson Graduates 11th UA Veterans in Piping class

14 Marines graduate from Camp Lejeune Welding Class 9

Ten Members Graduate from Naval Station Norfolk UA VIP HVACR Class 5

Fort Campbell UA VIP Graduates 20 Members from Welding Class 8

United Association Veterans in Piping welding student sees program as a “fresh start” for entering civilian life

Future is bright for Army Infantryman completing the UA VIP program

UA VIP Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord graduates Welding Class 13 and HVACR Class 12

Trainee feeds his passion through the UA VIP HVACR Program

UA VIP offers camaraderie and support to members

UA VIP participant says program is “what you make of it”

Fort Sill’s UA VIP Program graduates 7th Sprinkler Fitting Class

Job security, peace of mind attracted military member to UA VIP Program

U.S. Army Infantryman sees UA VIP opportunity as ‘golden’

JBLM graduate worked at U.S. Olympic Training Center

Camp Pendleton UA VIP Program Welding Class 25 graduates 16 members

9 members of UA VIP Program graduate from Fort Hood Welding Class 9

Fort Carson Graduates 10th Welding Class

Naval Station Norfolk holds Open House

11 Graduates honored after completing Fort Campbell United Association Veterans in Piping Program Welding Class 7

JBLM Graduates Welding Class 12 and HVAC-R Class 11

UA VIP offers job security, less stress during military transition

Fort Sill graduates Sprinkler Fitting Class 6

Fort Campbell UA VIP Instructor honored

JBLM Welding Class 12 learns basic pipefitting techniques

JBLM member calls VIP Program a ‘Great opportunity’

Fort Hood Graduates 8th Welding Class

Naval Station Norfolk Open House celebrates new HVACR graduating class

20 members graduate from Fort Campbell VIP Program Welding Class 6

Camp Lejeune Welcomes New Welding Class

VIP Graduate Ryan Hector Featured in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

VIP Program, U.A. Local 100 in Dallas Honored

JBLM Graduates Two Classes

UA VIP Helps Michael Cruz get into Dream Career

UA VIP Graduates Recognized in New York Post article

Transitioning Service Members Prepare for Lucrative Careers in the Pipefitting Industry Through Specialized Training at Camp Lejeune

Catching Up With Chad Moreland, A UA VIP Graduate

The ‘Who, What, Where, When, Why and How’ of the UA VIP Program

Catching Up With Brian Kirby, A UA VIP Graduate

16 Marines from Camp Pendleton Graduate the UA VIP Program

UA VIP Graduate Shares His Story at Helmets to Hardhats Luncheon

Catching up with UA VIP Graduate Akini Celestine

Another 16 Transitioning Military Members Graduate from the UA VIP Program

UA VIP Graduate Todd Secor

SPC William Northrop, UA VIP Graduate

Eight Marines will graduate from the UA VIP Program at Camp Lejeune on Thursday, October 27.

Fort Campbell Holds graduation for Fifth UA VIP Class

UA VIP Program at Fort Sill Highlighted in Oklahoma Newspaper

The United Association holds 39th General Convention in San Diego, CA

Trends in Training: UA VIP Program

Fifteen Marines Graduate From UA VIP Program at Camp Pendleton

Sixteen Graduate from Fort Cason United Association’s Veterans in Piping Program

Army Specialist Peddy and Sergent Tamayo Graduate from UA VIP Program at Fort Campbell

Sailors Graduate UA VIP Program at Naval Station Norfolk

VIP Graduates Help Build Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco, TX

Twenty Soldiers Graduate from Fort Campbell VIP Program

Camp Lejeune VIP Class Graduates

17 Graduate from Fort Hood VIP Program

HVACR and Welding VIP Classes Graduate from JBLM

Fort Sill Graduates 2nd Class of Sprinkler Fitters

20th Camp Pendleton Graduation

The UA is the perfect fit for Fort Carson VIP Graduates

VIP Course On Track For 100 Percent Certification

Camp Pendleton VIP Graduate Turns Out as Journeyman and Makes a Life in Butte, MT, with Local 41

Check Out VIP Graduate Orry Kraczek On the Job in St. Paul, MN

Fort Sill Service Members Transition into Fire Protection Careers

Union Veterans Council and Affiliates Mark Memorial Day in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Fort Campbell’s VIP Program is a Model for Soldiers for Life Program

IMCOM commander mentors transitioning Soldiers

Fort Hood’s Latest VIP Graduates—Set Out for Endless Opportunities

VIP Graduates From Camp Lejeune Join the Ranks of UA Apprentices

Program helps Marines land civilian jobs

UA Members Can Be Proud of Their Work with the VIP Program

VETERANS IN PIPING (VIP) PROGRAM FEATURED ON CBS EVENING NEWS

From Soldiers to welders – UA program trains for new careers at Fort Campbell

Soldier for Life: Instructor draws inspiration from transitioning Soldiers

Catching Up with Three VIP Graduates One Year Later

More Than Just a Pledge—the UA Welcomes Camp Lejeune to its VIP Program

DoD SkillBridge: Building Bridges for Transitioning Service Members

Tactical Veteran: Apprenticeships can be path to solid career

SMA Chandler visits Lewis-McChord, learns about job placement pilot program

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Addresses the Fort Carson Veterans in Piping® Graduates

Veterans in Piping Graduates Prepare for their Next Contribution

UA Veteran's in Piping Program Expands to Camp Lejeune

The United Association Continues to Train and Employ Our American Heroes

The Veterans in Piping® Program Graduates First Class at Fort Hood

The UA’s Veterans in Piping (VIP) Welding Program Graduates First Class from Fort Carson

Honorable Keith Kelly Visits UA’s JBLM Veterans In Piping Programs

International Representative Dave Posey Meets with Fifth-Year Apprentice Dan Swanson

Veterans in Piping Program Expands To Ft. Carson, Colorado

New Training Program At Ft. Hood Paves Way For Transitioning Military

Brandon McGuire, Veteran and United Association Local 367 Recruiting Director, Speaks to Senate about VIP

UA's Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program Recognized by the Department of Labor

The United Association's Veterans in Piping Program Training Our Heroes for Quality Careers in the Industry

The UA's Latest VIP Graduation—Accelerating an HVACR Career

The Keystone XL Pipeline: A Life Line for Thousands of American Workers

VIP Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Technicians (HVACR) — Supplying Soldiers with a Career in the Growing HVACR Sector

An Inspirational Day For All—UA Local 26 Graduates First Class from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)

Veteran Jon Soltz on Andrea Mitchell Reports with Luke Russert

A Look At The JBLM Veterans In Piping Welding Program

The UA Expands its VIP Program to Include Joint Base Lewis-McChord

In The Press

UA President Receives MOAA Award for VIP Program

VIP-HVACR Program Graduates Recognized

GA Governor Makes Special Appearance At VIP Graduation

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