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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VDF trains at Fort Barfoot to support evolving mission sets
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force convened March 14-16, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, for
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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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VDF supports TS Debby response
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force provided logistics distribution, administrative, operations center augmentation and communications support to
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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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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 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 Radio Group supports Jamboree-on-the-Air in Great Falls
(GREAT FALLS, Va.) — Members of the Virginia Defense Force Radio Group supported Scouts taking part in the 65th Annual
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