NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Fort Carson Welding Class 21 begins career journey by learning to weld

Members of Welding Class 21 at Fort Carson will soon hold a welding torch in their hands as they learn the fundamentals of...

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Halfway done! UA VIP welders look forward to careers after military

For the transitioning active-duty service members learning to weld in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Class 23...

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Welding class grads launch careers, ease transition to civilian life

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UA VIP Welding Class 20 at Fort Carson celebrates graduation

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 20 at Fort Carson are thrilled to be graduating,...

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Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 16 begins foundations for new careers

For the eight members of Welding Class 16 at Fort Campbell, the start of class is an incredible opportunity — the chance to learn...

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Midway through, Fort Hood UA VIP class students choose union location

Everything’s falling into place for the students of United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 19 at Fort Hood....

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Continuing a Brotherhood Forged in the Army for VIP Graduates

Driekast is a combination mechanical piping/plumbing contractor that has been in business for more than 30 years. Experienced in...

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Welding at Camp Lejeune provides entry to rewarding post-military careers

Across the country, active-duty military members transitioning to civilian life are learning solid technical skills to equip...

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Specialty Welding is this Graduate’s Dream Job

While in the Army, Garrett Karns did advanced mission planning and execution for a Special Forces group out of Fort Campbell, KY....

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Becoming an Apprentice Instructor Through the VIP Program

Michael Parker served for nearly 10 years in both the Army and National Guard, prior to making the decision to transition out of...

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