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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Summer 2024 Chaplain Update
One of my favorite war movies of all time is Away All Boats, released in 1956, about the captain and
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Diddams takes command of the Virginia Defense Force
RICHMOND, Va. — Col. (Va.) Richard Diddams was promoted to brigadier general and took command of the Virginia Defense Force
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Diddams named Virginia Defense Force commanding general
RICHMOND, Va. — Col. (Va.) Richard Diddams has been named the new Virginia Defense Force commanding general, according to an
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VDF conducts statewide readiness exercise
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of Virginia Defense Force conducted a statewide readiness exercise May 4, 2024, at multiple locations across
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Virginia Defense Force observes 40th birthday
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force observe the organization’s 40th birthday with a cake cutting May 4,
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Carlitti retires as VDF commander, Diddams named interim commander
RICHMOND, Va. — Brig. Gen. (Va.) Justin P. Carlitti Sr. retired as the commander of the Virginia Defense Force effective
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Governor’s proclamation recognizes 40th Birthday of Virginia Defense Force
RICHMOND, Va. — A proclamation signed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrates the 40th birthday of the Virginia Defense Force
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VDF joins Va. National Guard in representing modern military at Jamestown event
Members of the Virginia Defense Force join the Virginia National Guard in representing the modern military at Jamestown Settlement’s 40th
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