Virginia Defense Force 2023 Year in Review
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force had a busy year in 2023 supporting Virginia National Guard domestic response operations
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Author: Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear
VDF conducts multi-day unit training assembly
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel volunteered their time to conduct classroom and hands-on training focused on civil
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VDF conducts “Highland Guardian 23” statewide readiness exercise
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted the “Highland Guardian 23” statewide readiness exercise Oct. 14, 2023,
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VDF Officer Candidate School commissions four new officers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force commissioned four new officers during a graduation ceremony Sept. 16, 2023, at
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VDF Medical Services support VaARNG medic recertification
FORT BARFOOT, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force assigned to the Medical Services Section, Support Operations Group assisted with
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VDF hones skills at statewide exercise, collaboration with Civil Air Patrol
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force honed their communication and access control skills during a statewide hurricane
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Virginia Defense Force 2022 Year in Review
The VDF is authorized by Title 44 of the Code of the Virginia as the all-volunteer reserve of the Virginia
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VDF cyber specialists complete validation with 91st Cyber Brigade, IOSC
FAIRFAX, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s Fairfax-based 31st Cyber Battalion, 1st Regiment received official notification Dec. 2,
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VDF supports 66th Annual Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony
Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteer their time to assist with access control and traffic management during theMay 30,
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VDF cyber battalion welcomes new commander
MANASSAS, Va. — Lt. Col. (Va.) John Congson took command of the Virginia Defense Force’s 31st Cyber Battalion from Warrant
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