NEWS AND HAPPENINGS WITH VIP

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

UA VIP Success Story: Phil Miraglia

For members of the military, making the transition from active-duty to civilian life can be time of high stress and struggle.

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UA VIP Success Story: Samantha Metcalf

After serving five years as a 31B (Military Police Officer) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Army Specialist Samantha Metcalf is now...

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UA VIP Success Story: Phillip Bonpua

Phillip Bonpua served six years in the Army, but after missing some key moments in the life of his newborn baby, he decided it...

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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,...

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Starts Welding Class 16

The United Association Veterans in Piping Program welcomed 10 new students into Welding Class 16 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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From Army Specialist to UA Journeyman

Aside from being veterans, United Association Veterans in Piping apprentices have one thing in common; this program has changed...

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JBLM Welding Class 15 and HVAC-R Class 14 graduate from VIP Program

The United Association (UA) is proud to announce the graduation of two classes of its Veterans in Piping Program (VIP) at Joint...

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UA VIP Graduate from JBLM Welding continues Apprenticeship in CA

“I had no idea what I was going to do when I left the Army. I was probably going to be an airplane mechanic, but then I saw an...

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A Soldier’s Perseverance Pays Off

When Scott Williamson joined the Army, his initial career path was to stay in for life. He had left at one time, attended...

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From Military Brotherhood to Union Brotherhood

Kyle McCulley is a fourth-year apprentice who graduated from the VIP Welding Program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

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