VDF assists VNG with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel supported the Virginia National Guard during the response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton from Sept. 25 to Oct. 11.  They provided administrative support to personnel coming on state active duty as well equipment and sustainment support to multiple VNG teams in Southwest Virginia performing debris removal and road clearing operations and as well commodity distribution to the local population.  They secured locally-sourced equipment and supply augmentation.  VDF personnel also staged food and water for air and ground units deploying to Florida from the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach and Fort Barfoot. They safely drove approximately 3,500 miles and managed an estimated $35,000 in cargo.