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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

As your commander, I want to emphasize the important values that make us strong as individuals and a team: training

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

We are now headed into what is sometimes called the Season of Light. The three major celebrations of Christmas, Chanukah

FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited

In the last commander’s update, I shared the Virginia Defense Force is in its constant pursuit of excellence. It requires

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force volunteer their time to provide parking assistance for the Commonwealth’s Veterans

RICHMOND, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Howlett will serve as the new senior enlisted leader for the Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel supported the Virginia National Guard during the response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton

RICHMOND, Va. — Brig. Gen. Richard L. Diddams, Commander of the Virginia Defense Force, published his guidance for the VDF