NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.

Army veteran embarks on a new civilian career

Army veteran Kristofer Schaffner joined the United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program to begin a new career in the...

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Camp Lejeune welding class 23 reaches midway point of training

United Association Veterans In Piping (UA VIP) Camp Lejeune Welding Class 23 students are halfway through their advanced welding...

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Marine lands a civilian job with good pay, healthcare thanks to UA VIP

When U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas Ramberg transitioned out of the military in 2021, he didn’t need to worry about healthcare or...

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JBLM Welding Class 27 graduates ready for their civilian careers

Thanks to the United Association (UA) Veterans In Piping (VIP) program, Army Sgt. Christopher Mckaig is ready to begin a civilian...

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UA VIP program taught Army Staff Sgt. a valuable post-military career

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Sprague doesn’t have to struggle to...

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Fort Hood Welding Class 24 begins 18-week training

Fort Hood Welding Class 24 is a group of hard-working transitioning military members who have come together to prepare for...

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Camp Pendleton UA VIP service members embark on 18-week training program

Camp Pendleton Welding Class 40 has officially begun at the installation, and the transitioning active-duty service members who...

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Army Cpl. transitions into a good paying civilian career thanks to VIP

Army Cpl. Rory Mierzejewski was a bit nervous when he began the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training..

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Thanks to the UA VIP program, U.S. Marine Sgt. purchases first home

Thanks to the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, U.S. Marine Sgt. Travis McKoy has a stable job as a plumber...

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UA VIP Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 begins

It won’t be long before Fort Campbell Sprinkler Fitter Class 11 students begin their civilian careers in the pipe trades. 

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