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CommunicationsNewsWeekend Training
01/November/25 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

VDF sharpens skills at winter storm preparedness exercise

FORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted their semiannual Multi-Unit Training Assembly Oct. 17-19, 2025, at

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Cyber DefenseNews
29/October/25 Cotton Puryear

VDF cyber professionals recognized with state award

FORT PICKETT, Va. — First Lt. (Va.) Kurt Luther accepted a 2025 Commonwealth Technology Award on behalf of the Virginia

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News
21/September/25 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Virginia Defense Force authorized new uniforms

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force will transition from their current Woodland camouflage uniform to a modified version of

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NewsVDF Commander's Update
15/September/25 Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams

Commander’s Summer 2025 Update: Cyber mission directly impacts safety, security of fellow Virginians

To the Virginia Defense Force: As a proud member of the Virginia Defense Force, I am compelled to share the

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Cyber DefenseNews
15/September/25 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

VDF cyber operators join multiagency Cyber Fortress 25 response exercise

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.  –  Virginia Defense Force personnel assigned to the 31st Cyber Battalion, 1st Regiment joined National Guard Soldiers and Airmen

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NewsWellness & Resilience
14/September/25 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Department of Veterans Services wellness portal available to VDF

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel may access the Cabana mental health wellness platform through the Virginia Department of

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Uncategorized
12/September/25 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

VDF supports departure ceremony for VNG’s 180th Engineer Support Company

POWHATAN, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteer their time to support the departure ceremony for the Virginia

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NewsVDF Commander's Update
04/July/25 Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams

Commander of the Virginia Defense Force 20025 Independence Day Message

To the members of the Virginia Defense Force: On this 4th of July weekend, we celebrate the birth of our

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NewsVDF Commander's Update
05/June/25 Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams

Commander’s Spring 2025 Update: Three pillars ensure effectiveness

In the military, the strength of a unit is not merely measured by its firepower or tactical skill, but by

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NewsVDF Commander's Update
25/May/25 Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams

Commander of the Virginia Defense Force 2025 Memorial Day Message

To the members of the Virginia Defense Force: On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave who have

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