NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

Midway through class, Camp Pendleton VIP students prepare for careers

Already halfway complete, Welding Class 36 at Camp Pendleton is progressing nicely. The free, 18-week accelerated welding class...

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A promising start to fulfilling careers via the UA VIP Program

“The knowledge and experience to be dependable” — that’s what U.S. Marine Cpl. Angel Solano Mejia gained from the UA Veterans in...

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UA VIP alumni meet President Biden during Labor Day event

Two United Association Veterans in Piping alumni recently had the honor of meeting President Biden and shaking his hand during a...

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Derek Pflugradt: Transitioning from the military to civilian life

Transitioning out of the military and back into civilian life can be a confusing and stressful time for some members of the armed...

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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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UA VIP graduate says the program prepared him for civilian life

For United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) graduate, Marine Sergeant Kevin Long, the VIP program nearly mirrored what...

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Welding Class 31 Students Praise Instructors

Members of the United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Welding Class 31 at Camp Pendleton praised their instructors, Sean...

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UA VIP Graduate turned UA VIP instructor: Sean Ellis’s success story

The lead United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program welding instructor at Camp Pendleton can look his students in the...

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Camp Pendleton Welding Class 31 set to begin

The United Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Camp Pendleton Welding Class 31 has begun, as 16 active-duty...

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Graduation Honors Members of UA VIP Camp Pendleton Welding Class 30

The UA VIP program celebrated the 30th welding class to graduate at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton since the program began in...

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