August 18, 2025
Former Army Sergeant wishes every service member could experience UA VIP
When Army Sgt. Hailey Kluckman began planning her transition out of the military, she faced the same challenge that weighs on...
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August 18, 2025
When Army Sgt. Hailey Kluckman began planning her transition out of the military, she faced the same challenge that weighs on...
August 1, 2025
After years of dedicated service to his country, Army Sgt. David Lee was looking for a rewarding civilian career.
July 15, 2025
In 2013, Army Spc. William “Billy” Northrop took the first step toward a rewarding civilian career by joining the United...
June 2, 2025
After transitioning out of the military in 2013, Army Sgt. Connor Higgins began an exciting new chapter as a union welder,...
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...
February 10, 2025
Timothy “Robbie” Lanham joined the UA VIP program when he decided to transition out of the military in 2018.
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 1, 2024
Marine Cpl. Lou Barajas began his new career as a sprinkler fitter after he transitioned out of the military in 2020.
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 1, 2024
Former Army Sgt. 1st Class Dexter Clingan has already seen the benefits of joining the pipe trades through the UA VIP program...
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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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