Virginia Defense Force 2019 Year in Review
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 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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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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