Virginia General Assembly Joint Resolution commends VDF on its 35th anniversary
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly passed Joint Resolution 864 Feb. 8, 2019, commending the Virginia Defense Force on
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Virginia Defense Force
Virginians Serving Virginians
Author: Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear
VDF conducts point of distribution exercise, continues to evolve to meet new challenges
FORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted a point of distribution exercise Nov. 3, 2018, in
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VDF augments Virginia National Guard support for Hurricane Florence
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Defense Force brought nearly 50 personnel on state active duty to assist the Virginia National
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VDF plans to expand capabilities, continue building partnerships
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force is making plans to expand its capabilities and continue to build partnerships in
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VDF trains on individual skills, professional development
FORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 130 members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted training to improve their individual skills
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VDF displays capabilities at Coast Guard Auxiliary Conference
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force displayed communications capabilities to members of the U.S. Coast Guard
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VDF kicks off recruiting push at amateur radio convention
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force kicked off a new recruiting push with a display at the Frostfest amateur
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VDF evaluates response teams across the commonwealth
FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force response teams deploy to multiple locations in the commonwealth Sept. 23, 2017, for
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Hands-on training improves VDF individual skills
FORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 160 members of the Virginia Defense Force conduct hands-on training training to improve their
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VDF provides incident management assistance during snow response
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force provide incident management assistance in support of winter storm response
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