October 8, 2018
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Starts HVACR Class 15
The United Association Veterans in Piping Program Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 15 has been in session for three weeks,...
Take a look at some of the newsworthy items for the VIP program.
October 8, 2018
The United Association Veterans in Piping Program Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R Class 15 has been in session for three weeks,...
September 25, 2018
Brandon Hutton had been in the Navy for five-and-a-half years. He had just graduated from the UA VIP HVACR [heating, ventilation,...
December 21, 2017
October 12, 2017
It has been a busy year for recent UA VIP graduate Kurt Watson.
Following his graduation from Joint Base Lewis-McChord HVAC-R...
July 14, 2017
The United Association Veterans in Piping Program proudly announces the graduation of its VIP Program Joint Base Lewis-McChord...
January 24, 2017
The United Association (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program is an award-winning program that offers high quality skills training...
February 2, 2015
“I love my job!” exclaimed Willie Nazario, who has been on the job for one year working for Olson Plumbing and Heating in...
August 2, 2013
This past May, the United Association (UA) successfully graduated its first active-duty Army Veterans In Piping (VIP) welding...
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.
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.
Mouse over thumbnails to view larger videos and photos or view entire Gallery.
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.
Gallery