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 the union hall, he wore the uniform of the United States Army. From 1986 to 1992, he served his country with honor as a Dragon Gunner — a demanding, high-stakes role that required precision, discipline, and nerves of steel under pressure.
By the time he separated from the military, Vincent had risen to the rank of Specialist and earned the Expert Infantryman Badge — one of the most rigorous and respected distinctions in the U.S. Army, awarded only to soldiers who demonstrate mastery across a demanding set of infantry skills. You don't earn the EIB by accident. You earn it by outworking everyone around you.
Six years in the Army instilled in him values that no classroom can teach: the discipline to do the hard work when no one is watching, the courage to stand firm under pressure, and the loyalty to never abandon those who depend on you.
When Vincent came home in 1992, he did not stop serving. He brought every lesson the Army taught him into TWU Local 252 — and those same lessons are exactly what this union needs in its next President.
“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 matter what. Vincent brings that same uncompromising commitment to every member of Local 252.
Honor
A man's word is his bond. Vincent has always led with honesty and will never make a promise he can't keep.
Courage
Standing up for what's right — especially when it's hard — is not just a military virtue. It's how Vincent leads every single day.
Loyalty
In uniform, you never leave your people behind. As President, Vincent will never leave a member behind either.
From Service to the Shop Floor
How the Military Made Him a Better Union Leader
The same methodical planning used to execute military missions is applied to crafting and negotiating contracts that protect members.
Leading soldiers under pressure translates directly into advocating for workers when management pushes back.
Military experience taught Vincent how to work within institutional structures — and how to push back when those structures fail people.
When negotiations get tough, Vincent doesn't fold. He draws on the mental toughness forged through military service.
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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.