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Carlitti retires as VDF commander, Diddams named interim commander

RICHMOND, Va. — Brig. Gen. (Va.) Justin P. Carlitti Sr. retired as the commander of the Virginia Defense Force effective

RICHMOND, Va. — A proclamation signed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrates the 40th birthday of the Virginia Defense Force

Members of the Virginia Defense Force join the Virginia National Guard in representing the modern military at Jamestown Settlement’s 40th

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

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted the “Highland Guardian 23” statewide readiness exercise Oct. 14, 2023,

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force commissioned four new officers during a graduation ceremony Sept. 16, 2023, at

FORT BARFOOT, Va. – Virginia Defense Force chaplains volunteered their time during the 2023 summer annual training season to conduct Sunday

FORT BARFOOT, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force assigned to the Medical Services Section, Support Operations Group assisted with

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force honed their communication and access control skills during a statewide hurricane