VDF Support Operations Group marks first full year of service
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force’s Support Operations Group was established March 1, 2020, and the past year has
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Willaford named as VDF Command Chief Warrant Officer
RICHMOND, Va. — Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Va.) H. Monty Willaford was named the new Virginia Defense Force Command Chief Warrant
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The Virginia Defense Force is authorized by Title 44 of the Code of the Virginia as the all-volunteer reserve of
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VDF consolidates regimental organization
FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force stood down its three existing regiments and stood up a single regiment
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VDF takes part in statewide amateur radio exercise
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the “Perfect Storm” statewide amateur radio emergency communications
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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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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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