Weekend Training – Virginia Defense Force

Virginians Serving Virginians

Virginia Defense Force observes 40th birthday

RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force observe the organization’s 40th birthday with a cake cutting May 4,

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,

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

The VDF is authorized by Title 44 of the Code of the Virginia as the all-volunteer reserve of the Virginia

(GREAT FALLS, Va.) — Members of the Virginia Defense Force Radio Group supported Scouts taking part in the 65th Annual

FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s Bravo Company, 11th Signal Battalion, 1st Regiment, visited the National

WARRENTON, Va. – Members of the Virginia Defense Force’s 1st Regiment conducted the “Spring Winds 22” training exercise May 14,

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