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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

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

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Defense Force legal professionals attend the Virginia Army National Guard Judge Advocate General Conference Aug.

FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Lt. Col. (Va.) Bryan Graham and Capt. (Va.) David Kruse conduct classroom instruction at the Virginia