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 commissions six officers
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia – The Virginia Defense Force commissioned six new officers during a graduation ceremony Dec. 11, 2022, at
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VDF cyber specialists complete validation with 91st Cyber Brigade, IOSC
FAIRFAX, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s Fairfax-based 31st Cyber Battalion, 1st Regiment received official notification Dec. 2,
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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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VDF provides operations center support during VNG response for possible severe weather operation
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force began supporting the Virginia National Guard’s response to possible severe weather
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VDF Officer Candidate School commissions four new officers
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force commissioned four new officers during a graduation ceremony Sept. 17, 2022, at
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VDF members visit Army Museum at Fort Belvoir, deepen their awareness of America’s military heritage
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s Bravo Company, 11th Signal Battalion, 1st Regiment, visited the National
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Virginia Defense Force conducts statewide hurricane readiness exercise
WARRENTON, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s 1st Regiment conducted the “Spring Winds 22” training exercise May 14,
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Meet the VDF: Lt. Col. (Va.) Kent Brinkley
Meet Lt. Col. (Va.) Kent Brinkley! Brinkley currently serves as the acting Virginia Defense Force chief of staff with the
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VDF cyber battalion welcomes new commander
MANASSAS, Va. — Lt. Col. (Va.) John Congson took command of the Virginia Defense Force’s 31st Cyber Battalion from Warrant
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