Virginians Serving Virginians

Cyber Defense

The Virginia Defense Force is growing its cyber defense capabilities to assist the Virginia National Guard.

VDF cyber professionals recognized with state award

FORT PICKETT, Va. — First Lt. (Va.) Kurt Luther accepted a 2025 Commonwealth Technology Award on behalf of the Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Defense Force personnel assigned to the 31st Cyber Battalion, 1st Regiment joined National Guard Soldiers and Airmen

FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force convened March 14-16, 2025, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia, for

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force had a busy year in 2024 celebrating its 40th anniversary, supporting Virginia National

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force had a busy year in 2023 supporting Virginia National Guard domestic response operations

FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel volunteered their time to conduct classroom and hands-on training focused on civil

The VDF is authorized by Title 44 of the Code of the Virginia as the all-volunteer reserve of the Virginia

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia – The Virginia Defense Force commissioned six new officers during a graduation ceremony Dec. 11, 2022, at

FAIRFAX, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s Fairfax-based 31st Cyber Battalion, 1st Regiment received official notification Dec. 2,

MANASSAS, Va. — Lt. Col. (Va.) John Congson took command of the Virginia Defense Force’s 31st Cyber Battalion from Warrant

The Virginia Defense Force
5001 Waller Road
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-236-7985
Fax: 804-225-4063
Email: ng.va.vaarng.mbx.vdfhq@army.mil