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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Virginia Defense Force
Virginians Serving Virginians
Author: 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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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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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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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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Virginia Defense Force 2024 Year In Review
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force had a busy year in 2024 celebrating its 40th anniversary, supporting Virginia National
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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 supports 2024 Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteer their time to provide parking assistance for the Commonwealth’s Veterans
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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. — Virginia Defense Force personnel supported the Virginia National Guard during the response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
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