VDF Chaplain Update – Fall 2024
We are now headed into what is sometimes called the Season of Light. The three major celebrations of Christmas, Chanukah
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Secretary Crenshaw visits VDF during busy training weekend at Fort Barfoot
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited
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VDF Commander’s Fall 2024 Update: We Must Learn to Trust
In the last commander’s update, I shared the Virginia Defense Force is in its constant pursuit of excellence. It requires
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Howlett announced as new Virginia Defense Force senior enlisted leader
RICHMOND, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Howlett will serve as the new senior enlisted leader for the Virginia
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VDF assists VNG with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force assist with logistics and administrative support to the Virginia National Guard’s
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VDF commander shares guidance on comprehensive wellness program
RICHMOND, Va. — Brig. Gen. Richard L. Diddams, Commander of the Virginia Defense Force, published his guidance for the VDF
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VDF legal professionals join VaARNG JAG conference
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Defense Force legal professionals attend the Virginia Army National Guard Judge Advocate General Conference Aug.
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VDF medical professionals instruct at VaARNG medic course
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Lt. Col. (Va.) Bryan Graham and Capt. (Va.) David Kruse conduct classroom instruction at the Virginia
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VDF supports TS Debby response
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force provided logistics distribution, administrative, operations center augmentation and communications support to
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VDF Commander’s Summer 2024 Update: Focus on Alignment and Agility
The Virginia Defense Force in its constant pursuit of excellence is going through a transformational change to ensure its ability
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