VDF hones skills during weekend training at Fort Pickett
FORT PICKETT, Va. –Members of the Virginia Defense Force conduct lane training to hone leadership skills and operational readiness by
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VDF sharpens skills at winter storm preparedness exercise
FORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted their semiannual Multi-Unit Training Assembly Oct. 17-19, 2025, at
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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
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Secretary Crenshaw visits VDF during busy training weekend at Fort Barfoot
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Crenshaw, Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, visited
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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,
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Virginia Defense Force 2023 Year in Review
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force had a busy year in 2023 supporting Virginia National Guard domestic response operations
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VDF conducts multi-day unit training assembly
FORT BARFOOT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force personnel volunteered their time to conduct classroom and hands-on training focused on civil
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VDF conducts “Highland Guardian 23” statewide readiness exercise
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted the “Highland Guardian 23” statewide readiness exercise Oct. 14, 2023,
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VDF hones skills at statewide exercise, collaboration with Civil Air Patrol
RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force honed their communication and access control skills during a statewide hurricane
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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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