November 17, 2021
Marine Cpl. loves working with hands as a UA VIP welder
It’s hard to learn to weld over Zoom.
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November 17, 2021
It’s hard to learn to weld over Zoom.
October 25, 2021
For the nine members beginning the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Welding Class 24, the United Association’s Veterans in Piping Program...
October 18, 2021
Graduates of Fort Campbell’s Welding Class 16 in the United Associates Veterans in Piping Program have new careers to look...
September 28, 2021
Two United Association Veterans in Piping alumni recently had the honor of meeting President Biden and shaking his hand during a...
September 10, 2021
Some of the students in Fort Hood’s Welding Class 21 have never held a welding torch before.
July 7, 2021
While many programs help military veterans succeed after completing their time in the service, graduates of the United...
June 30, 2021
For the eight members of Welding Class 16 at Fort Campbell, the start of class is an incredible opportunity — the chance to learn...
June 29, 2021
Getting ahead in a pipe trades career is easier when active-duty transitioning military service members are able to earn...
June 10, 2021
Across the country, active-duty military service members transitioning to civilian life are learning solid technical skills to...
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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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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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