Skip to content
Virginia Defense Force

Virginia Defense Force

Virginians Serving Virginians

  • About the VDF
    • Virginia Defense Force News
    • Virginia Defense Force ~ Mission, Vision and Motto
    • Virginia Defense Force Leaders
    • Authority for Virginia Defense Force
    • VDF History
    • Contact the VDF
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Meet the VDF
  • News
  • VDF Capabilities
    • Access Control & Security
    • Communications
    • Community Support
    • Cyber Defense
    • Incident Management Assistance
    • Logistics
    • Operations Center Augmentation
    • Public Information
    • State Active Duty
  • VDF Units
    • 1st Regiment, Virginia Defense Force
      • 11th Signal Battalion
      • 21st Liaison Battalion
      • 31st Cyber Battalion
    • Support Operations Group
    • 2nd Regiment, Virginia Defense Force (Inactive)
    • 3rd Regiment (Reserve), Virginia Defense Force (Inactive)
    • 4th Regiment, Virginia Defense Force (Inactive)
  • VDF Staff
    • VDF – G1
    • VDF – G3
    • VDF – G4
    • VDF – G6
    • VDF – Public Information Office
    • VDF – Safety
    • VDF – Inspector General
    • VDF – Chaplain
    • VDF – Surgeon’s Office
    • VDF – Psychological Health Division
  • Join the VDF
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact VDF Recruiters
    • VDF Recruit Information Form
    • Meet the VDF
  • Resources
    • VDF Official Forms, Regulations, Pamphlets, and Policy Letters
    • Training
  • Contact the VDF

News

Meet the VDF News 

Meet the VDF: Col. (Va.) Robin Phillips

29/March/2219/April/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Meet Col. (Va.) Robin Phillips! Phillips is the commander of the Virginia Defense Force’s 1st Regiment, and she is the

Read more
Communications News Weekend Training 

VDF trains on Joint Incident Site Communications Capability

08/March/2208/March/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Virginia Defense Force personnel assigned to the Warrenton-based Echo Company, 11th Signal Battalion, 1st Regiment conduct training on the Joint

Read more
Communications News Weekend Training 

VDF signal battalion conducts communication exercise

08/March/2208/March/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Virginia Defense Force personnel assigned to the Warrenton-based Echo Company, 11th Signal Battalion, 1st Regiment conduct a communication exercise March

Read more
Meet the VDF News 

Meet the VDF: 1st Sgt. Alnita V. Baldon

07/March/2209/March/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Meet 1st Sgt. Alnita V. Baldon! Baldon serves as the first sergeant from Bravo Company, 11th Signal Battalion, 1st Regiment,

Read more
Meet the VDF News 

Meet the VDF: Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Frederick Sr.

14/February/2208/March/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

Meet Command Sgt. Maj. (Va.) Christopher Frederick Sr.! Frederick recently assumed the duties as the Virginia Defense Force Command Sergeant

Read more
Logistics News State Active Duty 

VDF provides logistics support during VNG winter storm response

26/January/2227/January/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force fielded new logistics support capabilities during Virginia National Guard winter storm response operations

Read more
News 

VDF Officer Candidate School commissions three new officers

11/January/2227/January/22 Spc. (Va.) Eric Badertscher

MANASSAS, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force commissioned three new second lieutenants during a graduation ceremony Dec. 11, 2021, in

Read more
News 

AG approves VDF force structure change

03/November/2127/January/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

RICHMOND, Va.   –  The Virginia Defense Force will undergo a force structure change in the coming months to provide opportunities

Read more
News Weekend Training 

New VDF recruits graduate from Initial Entry Training, look forward to serving the commonwealth

03/November/2127/January/22 Spc. (Va.) Eric Badertscher

RICHMOND, Va.   –  Ten new members of the Virginia Defense Force marked their completion of Initial Entry Training Sept. 11, 2021,

Read more
Communications Incident Management Assistance News Regional Liaison Weekend Training 

Virginia Defense Force conducts Highland Guardian 21 statewide readiness exercise

22/October/2128/January/22 Lt. Col. (Va.) A. A. Puryear

WARRENTON, Va.   –  Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted the Highland Guardian 21 field training exercise Oct. 2, 2021, at

Read more
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

©2022The Virginia Defense Force
5001 Waller Road
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804-225-4051
Fax: 804-225-4063
Email: vdfhqs@gmail.com

Terms of Use, Privacy & Security
Copyright © 2023 Virginia Defense Force. All rights reserved.
Theme: ColorMag by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress.