Military Service
A Veteran's Heart
Before he fought for Local 252, Vincent Williams fought for his country. His military service defines who he is — and how he leads.
Branch
U.S. Army
Years of Service
1986 – 1992
Rank at Separation
Specialist (SPC)
Role
Dragon Gunner
Badge Earned
Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB)
Answering the Call
Long before Vincent Williams walked into a union hall, he answered the call to serve his country. From 1986 to 1992, he wore the uniform of the United States Army as a Dragon Gunner — a high‑stakes combat role that demanded precision, discipline, and absolute calm under pressure.
By the time he separated from the military, Vincent had earned the rank of Specialist and the Expert Infantryman Badge — one of the most demanding and respected distinctions in the U.S. Army. You don't get the EIB by showing up. You earn it by outworking, out‑training, and out‑enduring everyone around you.
Those six years in the Army forged values no classroom can teach: the discipline to do the hard work when no one is watching, the courage to stand firm when it would be easier to back down, and the loyalty to never abandon the people who depend on you.
When Vincent came home in 1990, his service didn't end — it changed uniforms. He brought those same values into TWU Local 252, and they continue to guide every decision he makes. The discipline, courage, and loyalty that carried him through military service are the same values he will bring to the office of President of Local 252.
“The same values that carried me through my military service are the values I bring to this union every day — duty, honor, and an unbreakable commitment to the people beside me.”
— Vincent Williams
Values
Military Values, Union Leadership
The armed forces do not just train soldiers — they forge character. Here is how Vincent's military values show up in his leadership every day.
Duty
In the military, you show up — no excuses. Vincent brings that same commitment to Local 252. He shows up in the shops, on the phone, at the table, and in every fight that matters to our members. As President, his duty will be simple and non‑negotiable: stand with the membership first, last, and always.
Honor
In the Army, your word and your actions have to match — every time. Vincent leads our union the same way. He is straight with members, honest at the table, and refuses to sign off on anything he wouldn't proudly defend in front of the entire local. As President, he will not make promises he can't keep — and he will stand by the commitments he makes to every member of Local 252.
Courage
In the Army, courage means stepping up when others might step back. Vincent leads our union the same way. He's not afraid to confront management, file the hard grievances, or take a stand when it's unpopular but necessary. As President, he will have the backbone to say "no" when a bad deal is on the table — and to keep fighting until members get the respect and contract they deserve.
Loyalty
When you first put on the uniform, you are trained to never leave your people behind. That same principle guides Vincent's leadership today. As President, he will stand with every member in every shop, in every fight — and he will never turn his back on anyone who needs support from their union.
From Service to the Shop Floor
How the Military Made Him a Better Union Leader
Vincent approaches every contract like a mission: know the objective, plan every move, and never leave people behind. As President, he will demand clear timelines, enforce every clause we win, and refuse to settle for deals that sell members short. If management drags its feet or plays games, he will be ready with pressure, leverage, and a united membership to move them to the table and keep them there until we get the contract Local 252 deserves.
Leading soldiers under pressure taught Vincent how to listen, earn trust, and keep people together when it matters most. As a union leader, he uses those same skills to stand with members, build unity across the shops, and make sure no one faces management alone.
The military taught Vincent how power really works — who makes decisions, where pressure belongs, and how to move a system that doesn't want to move. As a union leader, he uses that knowledge to push HR, agencies, and politicians to do right by our members. Vincent knows how to go over, around, and through obstacles so Local 252 members get answers, action, and results — not excuses.
The Army taught Vincent how to stay calm, focused, and unshaken when the pressure is highest. At the bargaining table, he brings that same toughness. Vincent won't be bullied by deadlines, threats, or scare tactics. As President, he will hold the line, keep members informed, and stay in the fight until Local 252 wins contracts that respect our work and protect our families.
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Honoring All Who Have Served
Vincent Williams is proud to stand alongside the veterans in Local 252 and across our community. Your service is not forgotten — and your sacrifices will always be honored.
A Leader Forged in Service
Vincent Williams has served his country and his union. Now he's ready to serve as President of Local 252. Let's elect a leader we can trust.