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- Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 20, 2020
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- Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 13, 2020
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![RICHMOND, Va. — A number of bills impacting the Virginia National Guard have passed the Virginia General Assembly during the 2020 legislative session, including bills aimed at increasing tuition assistance, increasing pay for Soldiers on state active duty for emergency response, and increasing the maximum age for Virginia Defense Force […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/AG_MilitaryVeteransCaucus_15jan20-1-115x115.jpg "VNG, DMA bills pass during 2020 Virginia General Assembly session")
VNG, DMA bills pass during 2020 Virginia General Assembly session
Posted on March 25, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — A number of bills impacting the Virginia National Guard have passed the Virginia General Assembly during the 2020 legislative session, including bills aimed at increasing tuition assistance, increasing pay for Soldiers on state active duty for emergency response, and increasing the maximum age for Virginia Defense Force […] -
![Virginia National Guard Team: We know the current situation with COVID-19 is putting huge stresses on our uniformed personnel, civilian workforce and families. There are so many questions everyone is asking, and we are doing our very best to answer them and provide regular updates as often as we are […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/03/SealOfTheAGofVA_2Star_300pixels_13mar20-115x115.jpg "Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 20, 2020")
Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 20, 2020
Posted on March 20, 2020 | No CommentsVirginia National Guard Team: We know the current situation with COVID-19 is putting huge stresses on our uniformed personnel, civilian workforce and families. There are so many questions everyone is asking, and we are doing our very best to answer them and provide regular updates as often as we are […] -
Adjutant General of Virginia COVID-19 Update – March 13, 2020
Posted on March 13, 2020 | No CommentsTo the Virginia National Guard Team: Virginia National Guard leaders are taking the COVID-19 situation seriously, and the health and safety of our force is the top priority. We are continuously monitoring the situation and staying in close coordination with our state and federal partners. This is a fast moving, […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Five members of the Virginia Defense Force’s new Cyber Detachment were sworn in as warrant officers Feb. 1, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia. “I can’t tell you how important this is that you gentlemen have stepped up into this very critical position,” said Col. (Va.) David James, VDF […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/02/VDF_CyberCommissioning_1feb20_0152-115x115.jpg "VDF Cyber Detachment swears in new warrant officers")
VDF Cyber Detachment swears in new warrant officers
Posted on February 2, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Five members of the Virginia Defense Force’s new Cyber Detachment were sworn in as warrant officers Feb. 1, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia. “I can’t tell you how important this is that you gentlemen have stepped up into this very critical position,” said Col. (Va.) David James, VDF […] -
![RICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the “Operation Grid Failure” statewide amateur radio emergency communications exercise Jan. 18, 2020, to continue building partnerships and capabilities with the amateur radio community. “Taking part in the Operation Grid Failure exercise was a great opportunity for the […]](https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/files/2020/01/VDF_GridFailure-1-115x115.jpg "VDF building partnerships, capabilities with amateur radio community")
VDF building partnerships, capabilities with amateur radio community
Posted on January 22, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. — Members of the Virginia Defense Force took part in the “Operation Grid Failure” statewide amateur radio emergency communications exercise Jan. 18, 2020, to continue building partnerships and capabilities with the amateur radio community. “Taking part in the Operation Grid Failure exercise was a great opportunity for the […] -
AG shares legislative priorities with JLC, GA Military Caucus
Posted on January 18, 2020 | No CommentsRICHMOND, Va. Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, updated members of the Virginia General Assembly Military and Veterans Caucus and the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations on the Virginia National Guard and discussed the VNG’s legislative initiatives for the 2020 session of the Virginia […] -
![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 […]
