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![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/11/VNGLogo_23jun19_100x100-115x115.jpg "VNG balanced demands of state, federal missions in 2019")
VNG balanced demands of state, federal missions in 2019
Posted on January 1, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — As we look back on 2019, we can see it was another incredibly busy year for everyone in the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force. Our Soldiers, Airmen, VDF members and the federal and state civilians who support them have all been working incredibly hard […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/12/MG-Timothy-Williams-Nov-2019-947x1024-1-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General’s 2019 Holiday Message")
Adjutant General’s 2019 Holiday Message
Posted on December 18, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — As we look back on 2019, we can see it was another incredibly busy year for everyone in the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force. Our Soldiers, Airmen, VDF members and the federal and state civilians who support them have all been working incredibly hard […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force stood down its three existing regiments and stood up a single regiment during a ceremony held Sept. 29, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The regimental will oversee six companies stationed across the state focused on providing civil support security and communications capabilities […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/10/IMG_5738-115x115.jpg "VDF consolidates regimental organization")
VDF consolidates regimental organization
Posted on October 3, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force stood down its three existing regiments and stood up a single regiment during a ceremony held Sept. 29, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The regimental will oversee six companies stationed across the state focused on providing civil support security and communications capabilities […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is among the organizations recognized by Virginia House Resolution 646 designating September 11, 2019, as First Responders Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The resolution calls for the designation to continue each succeeding year. “It is a tremendous honor to have the Virginia […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/VNG_HamptonPD_Matthew_9oct19-1024x533-115x115.jpg "VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia First Responders Day")
VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia First Responders Day
Posted on September 9, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is among the organizations recognized by Virginia House Resolution 646 designating September 11, 2019, as First Responders Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The resolution calls for the designation to continue each succeeding year. “It is a tremendous honor to have the Virginia […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Spc. (Va.) Nathaniel R. Hollis received the Virginia Defense Force Life Saving Medal Aug. 3, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. First Lt. (Va.) John Neiland, commander of the VDF’s Delta Company, 2nd Regiment presented the award in recognition of the actions Hollis […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/VDF_LifeSavingMedal_3aug19-115x115.jpg "Virginia Defense Force Life Saving Medal presented at SMR")
Virginia Defense Force Life Saving Medal presented at SMR
Posted on August 4, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Spc. (Va.) Nathaniel R. Hollis received the Virginia Defense Force Life Saving Medal Aug. 3, 2019, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. First Lt. (Va.) John Neiland, commander of the VDF’s Delta Company, 2nd Regiment presented the award in recognition of the actions Hollis […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force chaplains are volunteering their time to conduct Sunday services at the Fort Pickett Bulla Chapel through the summer to provide religious support to Soldiers conducting training on the installation. The partnership between the Virginia National Guard Chaplain Corps and the VDF Chaplain Corps […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/VDF_FortPickettChapel_15jul19_001-115x115.jpg "VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel during annual training season")
VDF chaplains provide support at Fort Pickett chapel during annual training season
Posted on August 2, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Virginia Defense Force chaplains are volunteering their time to conduct Sunday services at the Fort Pickett Bulla Chapel through the summer to provide religious support to Soldiers conducting training on the installation. The partnership between the Virginia National Guard Chaplain Corps and the VDF Chaplain Corps […] -
![LYNCHBURG, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force conducted training on the communications systems and security capabilities they could use during emergency response operations in support of the Virginia National Guard July 13, 2019, in Lynchburg, Virginia. VDF personnel trained on high frequency radio employment for voice and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2014/08/PatchVADF75-115x115.jpg "Virginia Defense Force conducts communications and security training in Lynchburg")
Virginia Defense Force conducts communications and security training in Lynchburg
Posted on July 13, 2019 | No CommentsLYNCHBURG, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force conducted training on the communications systems and security capabilities they could use during emergency response operations in support of the Virginia National Guard July 13, 2019, in Lynchburg, Virginia. VDF personnel trained on high frequency radio employment for voice and […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the United Resolve multi-state, multi-agency communications exercise at locations across the state June 1, 2019, and they assisted local law enforcement at the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6 at the National D-Day Memorial in […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/04_D-Day75_Bedford_6jun19_0010-1-115x115.jpg "VDF trains on communications skills, supports D-Day ceremony in Bedford")
VDF trains on communications skills, supports D-Day ceremony in Bedford
Posted on June 8, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the United Resolve multi-state, multi-agency communications exercise at locations across the state June 1, 2019, and they assisted local law enforcement at the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6 at the National D-Day Memorial in […] -
![BEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen greeted World War II veterans and acted as military escorts during a roll call honoring their service at the observation of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/06/DDay1-115x115.jpg "Bedford ceremonies mark 75th anniversary of D-Day")
Bedford ceremonies mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
Posted on June 7, 2019 | No CommentsBEDFORD, Va. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen greeted World War II veterans and acted as military escorts during a roll call honoring their service at the observation of the 75th anniversary of D-Day June 6, 2019, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned […] -
![WINCHESTER, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force operated traffic control points and provided mission command support May 3-5, 2019, at the 92nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia. Members of the all-volunteer VDF from units across the state assisted local law enforcement in keeping traffic moving and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/05/01_VDF_ABF_3mary19_0225-115x115.jpg "VDF supports law enforcement at Apple Blossom Festival")
VDF supports law enforcement at Apple Blossom Festival
Posted on May 5, 2019 | No CommentsWINCHESTER, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force operated traffic control points and provided mission command support May 3-5, 2019, at the 92nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia. Members of the all-volunteer VDF from units across the state assisted local law enforcement in keeping traffic moving and […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force celebrated its 35th anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony April 18, 2019, at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. With historical roots dating back to World War I, the modern Virginia Defense Force was formally reestablished in 1984, and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/01_VDF_35th_CakeCutting_18apr19_0036-115x115.jpg "Virginia Defense Force celebrates 35th anniversary")
Virginia Defense Force celebrates 35th anniversary
Posted on April 20, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Defense Force celebrated its 35th anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony April 18, 2019, at the Sergeant Bob Slaughter Headquarters at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. With historical roots dating back to World War I, the modern Virginia Defense Force was formally reestablished in 1984, and […] -
Virginia General Assembly Joint Resolution commends VDF on its 35th anniversary
Posted on April 17, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — With historical roots dating back to World War I, the modern Virginia Defense Force was formally reestablished April 18, 1984, and Virginia General Assembly Joint Resolution 864 commends the VDF on its 35th anniversary. VDF history traces back to the Virginia Volunteers in World War I, the […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force conducted communications and security operations training March 15-17, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Nearly 200 personnel participated in security training focused on a vehicle inspection and traffic control, and communications training featured classroom instruction and hands-on high frequency radio […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/04/02_VDF_MUTA_16mar19_0521c-115x115.jpg "VDF conducts communications, security training")
VDF conducts communications, security training
Posted on March 21, 2019 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the all-volunteer Virginia Defense Force conducted communications and security operations training March 15-17, 2019, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. Nearly 200 personnel participated in security training focused on a vehicle inspection and traffic control, and communications training featured classroom instruction and hands-on high frequency radio […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the “Perfect Storm” statewide amateur radio emergency communications exercise Jan. 19, 2019, in Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia, and the VDF was among the nearly 80 amateur operators and agencies registered for this annual event. In Richmond, VDF personnel […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/02/01_VDF_PerfectStorm_CommEx_18jan19_0007-115x115.jpg "VDF takes part in statewide amateur radio exercise")
VDF takes part in statewide amateur radio exercise
Posted on January 25, 2019 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the “Perfect Storm” statewide amateur radio emergency communications exercise Jan. 19, 2019, in Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia, and the VDF was among the nearly 80 amateur operators and agencies registered for this annual event. In Richmond, VDF personnel […] -
![The Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/10/VaGuardLogo_1oct15_100x100-115x115.jpg "About the Virginia National Guard")
About the Virginia National Guard
Posted on January 1, 2019 | No CommentsThe Virginia National Guard is a unique dual-status force with a federal mission to provide a combat reserve for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to fight our nation’s wars and a state mission to provide a response force that answers the call of the Governor to defend the […] -
![I want to say “Thank you” to our Soldiers, Airmen, Virginia Defense Force members and federal and state civilians for their hard work over the last year, and I also want to extend a special thanks to our families and employers whose support is so critical to mission success. This […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2015/03/SealOfTheAGofVA_2Star_14may15-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General’s 2018 Holiday Message")
Adjutant General’s 2018 Holiday Message
Posted on December 21, 2018 | No CommentsI want to say “Thank you” to our Soldiers, Airmen, Virginia Defense Force members and federal and state civilians for their hard work over the last year, and I also want to extend a special thanks to our families and employers whose support is so critical to mission success. This […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted a point of distribution exercise Nov. 3, 2018, in Blackstone and Crewe, Virginia, during a multi-day training assembly based at Fort Pickett. VDF members also conducted evaluations on communication and incident management teams as well as set up and […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/11/01_N6A1908-115x115.jpg "VDF conducts point of distribution exercise, continues to evolve to meet new challenges")
VDF conducts point of distribution exercise, continues to evolve to meet new challenges
Posted on November 15, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted a point of distribution exercise Nov. 3, 2018, in Blackstone and Crewe, Virginia, during a multi-day training assembly based at Fort Pickett. VDF members also conducted evaluations on communication and incident management teams as well as set up and […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Virignia National Guard personnel took part in Veterans Day observations across the commonwealth Nov. 10-12, 2018, to honor all Americans who served and are currently serving in the armed forces as well as commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. Senior leaders […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/11/01_VetsDay_Bedford_12nov18_0221-115x115.jpg "Veterans recognized across the commonwealth")
Veterans recognized across the commonwealth
Posted on November 14, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Virignia National Guard personnel took part in Veterans Day observations across the commonwealth Nov. 10-12, 2018, to honor all Americans who served and are currently serving in the armed forces as well as commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. Senior leaders […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Defense Force brought nearly 50 personnel on state active duty to assist the Virginia National Guard with the statewide response to Hurricane Florence Sept. 9-18, 2018. VDF personnel provided multiple capabilities including interoperable communications, operations center augmentation, operations center liaison, incident management assistance, state-managed shelter […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/VDF_IMAT_12sep18-115x115.jpg "VDF augments Virginia National Guard support for Hurricane Florence")
VDF augments Virginia National Guard support for Hurricane Florence
Posted on September 21, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Defense Force brought nearly 50 personnel on state active duty to assist the Virginia National Guard with the statewide response to Hurricane Florence Sept. 9-18, 2018. VDF personnel provided multiple capabilities including interoperable communications, operations center augmentation, operations center liaison, incident management assistance, state-managed shelter […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 1,500 personnel Sept. 12, 2018, at key locations across the commonwealth to support local and state emergency management officials with possible response to Hurricane Florence, but most were not needed when the storm turned further south. When Governor Ralph Northam […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/1173rdHighwater-115x115.jpg "VNG supports multi-state, multi-agency response to Hurricane Florence")
VNG supports multi-state, multi-agency response to Hurricane Florence
Posted on September 20, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard staged more than 1,500 personnel Sept. 12, 2018, at key locations across the commonwealth to support local and state emergency management officials with possible response to Hurricane Florence, but most were not needed when the storm turned further south. When Governor Ralph Northam […]