June 9, 2025
Future union sprinkler fitters begin Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 17
A new cohort of transitioning active-duty service members started their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training...
Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.
June 9, 2025
A new cohort of transitioning active-duty service members started their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training...
June 2, 2025
After transitioning out of the military in 2013, Army Sgt. Connor Higgins began an exciting new chapter as an HVACR technician,...
June 1, 2025
The National Fire Sprinkler Association Seminar and North American Fire Sprinkler Expo is a leading event in the fire protection...
May 29, 2025
On May 29, Camp Pendleton Welding Class 45 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program,...
May 29, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Cavazos Welding Class 29 on...
May 22, 2025
Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 16 celebrated their graduation from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
May 19, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program is proud to welcome another cohort of transitioning service members.
May 19, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program is proud to welcome another cohort of transitioning service members.
May 6, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another cohort of transitioning active-duty service members...
May 5, 2025
Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 25 students have started their on-base training as they prepare to transition from military...
May 1, 2025
On May 1, Fort Carson Welding Class 30 students graduated from the UA VIP program, marking the start of a new chapter as they...
April 24, 2025
Congratulations to the students in Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 24 on graduating from the UA VIP program on April 24.
April 21, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes Fort Campbell Welding Class 26 as they begin their journey...
April 17, 2025
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program graduated from Camp Lejeune Welding Class 28 on April 17.
April 13, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 33 are officially halfway...
April 13, 2025
The students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 32 are halfway done with the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
April 4, 2025
Fort Cavazos Welding Class 29 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
April 3, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Welding Class 25 on April 3.
April 3, 2025
Camp Pendleton Welding Class 45 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
March 25, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
March 25, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program is proud to welcome another cohort of transitioning service members.
March 24, 2025
Congratulations to Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 16 students for reaching the halfway point in their UA VIP training.
March 20, 2025
Army Sgt. David Lee, Army Spc. Billy Northrop and Army Sgt. Connor Higgins are shining examples of the success that comes from...
March 18, 2025
Despite facing challenges like physically demanding work or the constant push for excellence, one challenge is often overlooked...
March 7, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Carson Welding Class 30 students have reached the halfway point...
March 6, 2025
On March 5, Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 31 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
March 5, 2025
The students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 28 have reached the halfway mark of their accelerated training in the UA VIP program.
March 5, 2025
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 32 graduated from the United Association's Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on March 5.
February 24, 2025
The UA VIP students in Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 24 are officially halfway through their accelerated training.
February 10, 2025
Timothy “Robbie” Lanham joined the UA VIP program when he decided to transition out of the military in 2018.
February 4, 2025
A new cohort of transitioning active-duty service members started their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training...
February 3, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
February 3, 2025
United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 25 students have reached the halfway point of...
January 27, 2025
A new group of transitioning service members who are preparing for a civilian career in the pipe trades began their accelerated...
January 16, 2025
Students who were part of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 28 graduated on...
January 16, 2025
Camp Pendleton Welding Class 44 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on Jan. 16.
January 14, 2025
Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 31 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
January 14, 2025
The students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 32 are officially halfway done with their UA VIP program training.
January 9, 2025
Another class of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students completed their fire suppression training at Fort...
January 6, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program has opened its doors to a new group of transitioning active-duty...
January 6, 2025
On Jan. 6, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service...
December 30, 2024
Another group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun their accelerated United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
December 19, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Fort Carson Welding Class 29 on Dec. 19.
December 12, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 27 on December...
December 12, 2024
Congratulations to the students in Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 23 on your graduation from the United Associations Veterans...
December 9, 2024
On Dec. 9, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service...
November 21, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Welding Class 24 on Nov. 21.
November 18, 2024
Fort Cavazos Welding Class 28 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
November 18, 2024
The students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 44 have officially reached the halfway point of their advanced UA VIP training.
November 15, 2024
After serving with dedication in the U.S. military, transitioning to civilian life can be daunting for many service members. For...
November 12, 2024
A new group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun their accelerated UA VIP training as students of Joint Base...
November 12, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
November 11, 2024
Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 15 students have reached the halfway mark of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
November 1, 2024
Marine Cpl. Lou Barajas began his new career as a sprinkler fitter after he transitioned out of the military in 2020.
October 26, 2024
The students in Fort Carson Welding Class 29 are officially halfway through their accelerated UA VIP training.
October 25, 2024
On Oct. 24, the students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 31 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping...
October 24, 2024
Congratulations to the members of Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 30, who graduated from the United Association Veterans in...
October 14, 2024
Former Army Spc. Matheaw Gundrum embarked on a new career path as a fire suppression apprentice after transitioning out of the...
October 14, 2024
Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 23 students are officially halfway through their accelerated training in the UA VIP program.
October 14, 2024
Camp Lejeune Welding Class 27 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
October 1, 2024
Former Army Sgt. 1st Class Dexter Clingan has already seen the benefits of joining the pipe trades through the UA VIP program...
September 27, 2024
David McRill was a Marine Staff Sergeant when he joined the UA VIP program in 2023 to acquire the skills necessary for a...
September 23, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
September 23, 2024
A new group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun training in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
September 17, 2024
Fort Campbell Welding Class 24 students are officially halfway through their accelerated training in the UA VIP program.
September 16, 2024
A new cohort of transitioning active-duty service members started their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training...
September 6, 2024
On Sept. 5, students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 43 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
September 5, 2024
Congratulations to the members of Fort Cavazos Welding Class 27, who graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
August 29, 2024
Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 14 students celebrated their graduation from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
August 27, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
August 26, 2024
The UA VIP students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 31 are officially halfway through their accelerated training.
August 26, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
August 26, 2024
The UA VIP students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 30 are halfway through their accelerated training.
August 20, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
August 15, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Carson Welding Class 28 on...
August 2, 2024
Students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 celebrated their graduation from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
August 2, 2024
Students in Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 22 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on...
July 30, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
July 16, 2024
On July 9, three United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) graduates joined dozens of other unions at the White House in...
July 12, 2024
Fort Campbell Welding Class 23 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on July 11.
July 10, 2024
Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 14 students are officially halfway through their accelerated training through the United...
July 8, 2024
United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 22 students have reached the halfway...
July 7, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Camp Pendleton Welding Class 43 are halfway through their advanced...
July 6, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
July 6, 2024
On July 2, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service...
July 5, 2024
United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 27 students have reached the halfway mark of...
June 17, 2024
Army Sgt. Andrew Fioramonti knew he wanted to begin a career in welding when he transitioned out of the military in 2020.
June 17, 2024
Fort Carson Welding Class 28 students are halfway through their 118 days of accelerated welding training provided by the United...
June 14, 2024
Students who were part of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 30...
June 14, 2024
The students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 29 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
June 10, 2024
Fort Campbell Welding Class 23 students have reached the halfway point of their advanced training in the UA VIP program.
June 7, 2024
The students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 26 are officially halfway through...
May 17, 2024
Marine Lance Cpl. Marshall Payton transitioned out of the military in 2022 and began his civilian career as a welder with ...
May 14, 2024
On May 13, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service...
May 13, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
May 13, 2024
A new group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun training in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
April 30, 2024
Justin Bockway was a Marine Sergeant when he joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program in 2023 to learn...
April 25, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) celebrated the graduation of Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 on April 25.
April 25, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Camp Pendleton graduated on April 25.
April 22, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
April 19, 2024
A new group of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students completed their fire suppression training at Fort Campbell...
April 18, 2024
Marine Staff Sgt. Cory Matyevich began his new career as a welder when he transitioned out of the military in 2023.
April 12, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
April 11, 2024
The students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 30 have started...
April 11, 2024
The students in Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 29 are halfway done with the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
April 10, 2024
Rachel Lablance, the first female instructor in the United Associations Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program, recently appeared on...
April 9, 2024
A new group of transitioning active-duty service members have begun training in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA...
April 4, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program graduated from Fort Carson Welding Class 27 on April 4.
April 3, 2024
Jerry L. Golden III graduated from the UA VIP program in 2017 and is now a journeyman with Steamfitters Local Union 420, in...
March 25, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 on March 21.
March 22, 2024
The students in Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 21 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program...
March 21, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
March 15, 2024
Ever since Sam Phipps can remember, joining the military was all he ever wanted to do. It was the only thing he would consider as...
March 8, 2024
The United Association’s Education and Training Department hosted a Master Instructor Bootcamp on March 5-7 at Washtenaw...
March 5, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 are officially halfway through their...
March 5, 2024
The UA VIP students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 42 are halfway through their accelerated welding training.
March 1, 2024
Hundreds of individuals within the construction industry gathered in Kansas City for The Construction Working Minds Summit.
March 1, 2024
The Construction Working Minds Summit kicked off on Feb. 28. Hundreds of individuals in the construction industry gathered in...
February 29, 2024
The UA VIP students in Fort Carson Welding Class 27 are halfway through their accelerated welding training.
February 29, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 graduated on Feb. 29.
February 29, 2024
The active-duty service members of Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have reached the halfway point of the United Association...
February 27, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) students in Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 13 are halfway done with...
February 20, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
February 20, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes a new group of transitioning active-duty service members.
February 15, 2024
Former Army Spc. Michael Parker joined the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program to prepare for his transition...
February 9, 2024
The UA VIP students are halfway through their accelerated HVAC-R training at Naval Station Norfolk.
February 1, 2024
Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVACR Class 28 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on...
February 1, 2024
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord graduated on Feb. 1.
January 30, 2024
Marine Sgt. Nicolas Alvarado began his new career as a welder when he transitioned out of the military in 2021.
January 19, 2024
United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 students have reached the halfway mark of...
January 15, 2024
Army Sgt. Jaime Chavez knew he would need a new career when he transitioned out of the military. After learning about the UA VIP...
January 8, 2024
Fort Cavazos Welding Class 26 is one of the first United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) classes to start 2024.
January 5, 2024
The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program welcomed another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
January 3, 2024
Transitioning active duty service members have begun training in Fort Campbell’s Fire Suppression Class 13.
December 30, 2023
U.S. Army Veteran Ryan Hammond joined the Veterans in Piping (VIP) program in May with plans to learn new skills that will...
December 29, 2023
On Dec. 14, the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Fort Cavazos Welding Class...
December 29, 2023
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program at Camp Pendleton graduated on Dec. 14.
December 28, 2023
In a world where diversity and inclusion are gaining increasing recognition, the building trades industry has seen a remarkable...
December 18, 2023
The students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 25 have started their on-base training as they prepare to transition from military...
December 18, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Fire Suppression...
December 18, 2023
As the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program's JBLM Welding Class 29 reaches its midpoint, the students have...
December 17, 2023
As JBLM HVAC-R Class 28 reaches its midpoint, the students have the opportunity to determine where they will start their future...
December 15, 2023
Former Marine Sgt. Marshall Lord joined the United Association Veterans in Piping Program to prepare for his transition out of...
November 30, 2023
Navy Veteran Luis Diaz joined the Veterans in Piping program (VIP) in 2022 to prepare for a new civilian career as an HVAC-R...
November 24, 2023
Another United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program class has started preparing a group of students who will soon...
November 20, 2023
The students of Fort Carson Welding Class 26 graduated from the UA VIP program on Nov. 9 and will soon begin new civilian careers...
November 20, 2023
At the beginning of November, the students in Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 graduated from the United Association Veterans in...
November 15, 2023
Army Sgt. David Lee began a new career within the plumbing and pipefitting industry when he transitioned out of the military in...
November 10, 2023
Members of the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 have reached the halfway...
November 10, 2023
Students in the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Pendleton Welding Class 41 students are officially halfway...
November 10, 2023
Fort Campbell Welding Class 22 is now underway, and the students – regardless of previous experience level – are beginning to...
November 6, 2023
Students in the UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 graduated on Oct. 26.
November 3, 2023
With nine weeks down, Fort Cavazos Welding Class 25 students are halfway through the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA...
November 3, 2023
The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 12 students are halfway done with their...
October 11, 2023
On Oct. 5, students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 graduated with...
October 9, 2023
Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Welding Class 24 at Camp Lejeune have reached the halfway...
October 6, 2023
For the last nine weeks, the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 26 has been learning the...
October 2, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
October 2, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program provides transitioning active-duty service members a chance to prepare...
September 19, 2023
Active-duty service members have reached the halfway point of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) HVAC-R Class 20...
September 13, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 students graduated in early...
September 13, 2023
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 27 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program...
August 18, 2023
On Aug. 14, members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 25 embarked on 18...
August 18, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program welcomes another class of transitioning active-duty service members...
August 16, 2023
Transitioning active-duty service member Army Sgt. Warren Gellings and his fellow classmates recently began the United...
August 11, 2023
The students in Fort Campbell Welding Class 21 have reached the halfway point of their United Association Veterans In Piping (UA...
August 11, 2023
A United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) graduate recently received media attention for walking 68 miles to raise...
August 2, 2023
Recent graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Cavazos Welding Class 24 will not be...
August 2, 2023
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program congratulates the participants from Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40,...
July 31, 2023
The students of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 are halfway through their time in the United Association Veterans In...
July 24, 2023
Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 11 graduated on July...
July 17, 2023
Active-duty service members are halfway through their 18-week United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program HVAC-R...
July 14, 2023
The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Camp Lejeune Welding Class 24 started this month, providing...
July 14, 2023
In their last six months of service to the country, members of Fort Carson Welding Class 26 have begun learning accelerated...
July 3, 2023
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Dunn is enjoying the start of a successful civilian career in the HVAC-R field thanks to the United...
June 30, 2023
Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 students have begun their 18 weeks of training to prepare for new civilian careers in the...
June 29, 2023
The graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Fort Carson Welding Class 25 will soon begin new and...
June 22, 2023
The graduates of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 are ready to begin their new...
June 20, 2023
Sgt. Rachel LaBlance is now the first female instructor for the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program.
June 9, 2023
The United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) program continues to play a crucial role in ensuring military veterans can...
June 2, 2023
The United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Fort Cavazos Welding Class 24 has reached its halfway point as students...
May 29, 2023
Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program Fort Carson Welding Class 25 recently hit the midway point...
May 18, 2023
Congratulations are in order for the group of students graduating in mid-May 2023 from the United Association (UA) Veterans In...
May 18, 2023
Congratulations are in order for the group of students graduating in mid-May 2023 from the United Association (UA) Veterans In...
May 15, 2023
The students who just began Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 27 will soon gain foundational skills to begin a welding...
May 15, 2023
Students starting in the United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) program Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 28 are...
May 11, 2023
Army veteran Kristofer Schaffner joined the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program to begin a new career in the...
May 10, 2023
United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students are halfway through their advanced welding...
April 27, 2023
When U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Ramberg transitioned out of the military in 2021, he didn’t need to worry about healthcare or...
April 24, 2023
Thanks to the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) program, Army Sgt. Christopher Mckaig is ready to begin a civilian...
April 19, 2023
Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Sprague doesn’t have to struggle to...
April 3, 2023
Fort Hood Welding Class 24 is a group of hard-working transitioning military members who have come together to prepare for...
April 3, 2023
Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 has officially begun at the installation, and the transitioning active-duty service members who...
March 30, 2023
Army Cpl. Rory Mierzejewski was a bit nervous when he began the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training..
March 20, 2023
Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, U.S. Marine Sgt. Travis McKoy has a stable job as a plumber...
March 20, 2023
It won’t be long before Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 students begin their civilian careers in the pipe trades.
March 14, 2023
The graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 39 will soon begin their new and rewarding post-military careers.
March 13, 2023
Army Spc. William Northrop joined the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) Program because he was ready to prepare...
March 10, 2023
The graduates of Fort Hood Welding Class 23 are prepared to begin their new rewarding civilian careers in the pipe trades.
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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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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