February 9, 2024
Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 21 halfway through UA VIP program
The UA VIP students are halfway through their accelerated HVAC-R training at Naval Station Norfolk.
Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.
February 9, 2024
The UA VIP students are halfway through their accelerated HVAC-R training at Naval Station Norfolk.
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 6, 2023
Students in the UA VIP Naval Station Norfolk HVAC-R Class 20 graduated on Oct. 26.
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...
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...
February 6, 2023
Life’s about to get pretty interesting for the students in Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 19.
January 20, 2023
The graduates of Naval Station Norfolk HVACR Class 18 already have their post-military futures mapped out.
September 13, 2022
Many transitioning active-duty service members wonder how they’ll support their families after the military.
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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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
Fort Campbell Fire Suppression Class 16 celebrated their graduation from the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program on May 22. Once they transition out of the military, these...more
On May 1, Fort Carson Welding Class 30 students graduated from the UA VIP program, marking the start of a new chapter as they prepare to leave the military. Once they transition out of the...more
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.
faqTake a look at everything the VIP program is doing for our returning veterans — through videos and photos.
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