Virginia Defense Force Leaders

Governor of Virginia
Gov. Abigail Spanberger

Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Secretary Timothy P. Williams

Adjutant General of Virginia
Maj. Gen. James W. Ring

Virginia Defense Force Commander
Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams

Chief of Staff
Col. (Va.) Rodney Brickell

Command Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Va.) H. Monty Willaford

Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Howlett 

1st Regiment, Virginia Defense Force
Commander
Lt. Col. (Va.) Jason James Bogden