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Launching a New Plumbing Course for the Air Force

A plumber’s bold words launched a career, a passion, and now a groundbreaking course for the next generation of engineers and stewards of Air Force infrastructure.

Miles Ryan P.E.

May 6, 2025

ES NEWS Commissioning columnist Ryan Miles shares his new plumbing coursework with the United States Air Force.

The Sheet Metal Sanctuary: Where Military Precision Meets Industrial Craftsmanship

How seven weeks of training transforms veterans into sheet metal workers

Austin Keating

March 24, 2025

Army solider flies 6,000 miles from Japan to Colorado Springs for intensive sheet metal training program that transforms veterans into skilled craftsmen in just seven weeks.

Contractor Sponsors Military Appreciation Night at Hockey Game

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 16, 2024

The Military Appreciation Night, sponsored by Air Force Heating & Air, in part honored three Army Reservists from Georgia who were killed in Jordan in January.

How HVAC Contractors Can Directly Help Ukraine Front Lines

Ukrainian contractor in Philly raised thousands of dollars, sent gear and supplies overseas to help the war effort

January 4, 2023

As the war rages on between Russia and Ukraine, one HVAC contractor emphasizes the importance of raising money and sending gear/supplies overseas to help Ukraine.

Johnstone Supply-Woburn Group Donates $8,000 to Operation Homefront

Goodman Manufacturing has donated every year for the past six years

November 19, 2019

Johnstone Supply-Woburn Group gave back to the community with a donation of $8,000 to Operation Homefront.

Contractor and Johnson Controls Support Building Homes for Heroes

Travis Refrigeration & Air Conditioning installs donated system for military veteran

July 23, 2019

Travis Refrigeration partnered with Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Lehigh Acres, Florida for USMC Corporal Yancy Green.

Department of Defense Recognizes Horizon Services Supervisor With Patriot Award

Emily Ramirez nominated for support of citizen warriors in the workplace

July 23, 2019

Emily Ramirez accepted the Department of Defense’s Patriot Award, in recognition for her support of an employee serving in the National Guard.

Students at Transition to Trades graduate ready to enter the civilian workforce even before their last Army paycheck. - The ACHR News

Program Helps Soldiers Transition to Careers in HVAC, Skilled Trades

Transition to Trades was started in response to the labor shortage

Maria Taylor

August 27, 2018

Now in its second year, the Transition to Trades program trains transitioning soldiers in a trade, then either hires them at Hiller or helps them find new employment in the civilian workforce across the U.S.

Goodman Donates HVAC System to Iraq War Veteran

August 23, 2018

Casey Harrison, his wife Crystal, and their three daughters were living in an Independence, Missouri, home in need of repairs before getting a Military Makeover from the Lifetime Network reality television show. For the past two years, Goodman has partnered with local HVAC dealers to support Military Makeover by installing energy-efficient HVAC systems in veterans’ homes.

Inaugural SMART Heroes Program Puts Military Veterans to Work

November 22, 2017

Launched Aug. 15, the SMART Heroes Program was established to provide free sheet metal industry training to enlisted U.S. Military men and women who plan to enter civilian life within the year, thereby assisting in a successful transition into the civilian workforce.