Virginia Defense Force Leaders
Governor of Virginia
Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs
Secretary Craig Crenshaw
Adjutant General of Virginia
Maj. Gen. James W. Ring
Virginia Defense Force Commander
Brig. Gen. (Va.) Richard Diddams
Deputy Commander
Col. (Va.) David W. James
Command Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Va.) H. Monty Willaford
Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Howlett
Chief of Staff
Col. (Va.) Rodney Brickell
VDF Operations Manager
Currently vacant
1st Regiment, Virginia Defense Force
Commander
Lt. Col. (Va.) Rick Murdock
Command Sergeant Major
Vacant