NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

UA VIP welding graduates look forward to good paying civilian careers

Army Sgt. Dwight Washington joined the United Association Veterans in Piping program because he felt it provided the best avenue...

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UA VIP program receives $50k tool grant to support career development

The mission of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program is to empower transitioning active-duty service members...

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U.S. DOL VETS tour UA VIP training facility at UA Local 26

The Joint Base Lewis-McChord United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program proudly hosted U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

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The UA VIP Program helps Staff Sgt. transition to civilian career

Army Staff Sgt. David Lee Leza has a simple message for those considering the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP)...

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Thanks to UA VIP, Marine Corporal enjoys good paying union career

Shortly after transitioning out of the military, life for Marine Corporal Lou Barajasmartinez is financially on the upswing. As a...

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JBLM UA VIP grads will begin good paying careers

For the recent grads of Welding Class 24 and HVACR Class 23 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, that sense of connection forged in the...

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UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 celebrates graduation

The eight graduates of Camp Pendleton Welding Class 36 have a bright future as union welders with good paying jobs and quality...

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UA VIP Fort Carson Welding Class 22 begins with 11 new students

For the 11 students in the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Welding Class 22 at Fort Carson, the recent...

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Midway through program, UA VIP welder looks forward to a union career

Midway through Welding Class 21 at Fort Carson, Army Specialist Curtez Edwards is enjoying the program. The United Association...

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UA VIP graduate finds success, good pay as union welder

Steve Miller climbed to the rank of Sergeant before deciding to transition out of the U.S Army in 2017 and return to civilian...

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