May 29, 2025
Congratulations Fort Cavazos Welding Class 29 on graduating from the UA VIP program
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Cavazos Welding Class 29 on...
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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 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 17, 2025
Students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program graduated from Camp Lejeune Welding Class 28 on April 17.
April 3, 2025
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Welding Class 25 on April 3.
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
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 32 graduated from the United Association's Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on March 5.
November 21, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) celebrated the graduation of Fort Campbell Welding Class 24 on Nov. 21.
September 6, 2024
On Sept. 5, students in Camp Pendleton Welding Class 43 graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...
August 15, 2024
The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly celebrated the graduation of Fort Carson Welding Class 28 on...
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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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A new cohort of transitioning active-duty service members started their United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) training in Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 17. UA VIP is a DOD SkillBridge...more
After transitioning out of the military in 2013, Army Sgt. Connor Higgins began an exciting new chapter as an HVACR technician, launching his civilian career in the skilled trades. Before...more
The National Fire Sprinkler Association Seminar and North American Fire Sprinkler Expo is a leading event in the fire protection industry, bringing together contractors and industry leaders to share...more
On May 29, Camp Pendleton Welding Class 45 students graduated from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, beginning a new chapter for these dedicated service members. After...more
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faqTake a look at everything the VIP program is doing for our returning veterans — through videos and photos.
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