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![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. […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2019/09/VNG_HamptonPD_Matthew_9oct19-1024x533-115x115.jpg "VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia Responders Day in Virginia")
VNG among public safety organizations recognized on Virginia Responders Day in Virginia
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. […] -
![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. […]](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. […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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, […]](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, […] -
![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. […]](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. […] -
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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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, […]](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, […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 1,300 personnel staged and ready to support local and state emergency management officials with response to Hurricane Florence Sept. 12, […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/IMG_5202-115x115.jpg "Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible Hurricane Florence support")
Virginia National Guard staged and ready for possible Hurricane Florence support
Posted on September 13, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has more than 1,300 personnel staged and ready to support local and state emergency management officials with response to Hurricane Florence Sept. 12, […] -
Virginia National Guard to support statewide response to Hurricane Florence
Posted on September 10, 2018 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard is planning to initially bring up to 1,500 Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force on state active duty for possible […] -
![FORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 150 members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted communications and security operations training July 13-15, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The security training focused […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/07/01_VNG_14jul18_0217-115x115.jpg "VDF trains on security tasks, conducts commo exercise with CAP")
VDF trains on security tasks, conducts commo exercise with CAP
Posted on July 18, 2018 | No CommentsFORT PICKETT, Va. — More than 150 members of the Virginia Defense Force conducted communications and security operations training July 13-15, 2018, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The security training focused […]