Virginia Defense Force
The 'Virginia Defense Force (VDF) is the official state defense force of Virginia, a component of Virginia's state military along with the Virginia National Guard, with a current enrollment of over 700 troops. The VDF is the descendant of the Virginia State Guard and is headquartered at the Dove Street Armory in Richmond, Virginia, which also serves as an armory for several units of the Virginia Army National Guard. State law allows up to 7,800 troops to be activated in the VDF when necessary. The VDF is all-volunteer unless activated to "State Active Duty" status by the Governor of Virginia.
Mission of the VDF is to support the Virginia National Guard at the following times:
- 1. Assume control of National Guard facilities during their deployment
- 2. Assist in National Guard mobilization
- 3. Support the National Guard family assistance program
- 4. Perform all task currently performed by the National Guard to protect life and property upon their deployment out of county
- 5. Perform tasks unique to the post mobilization environment
The current VDF Commander is MG Taylor. The senior NCO and Division CSM is CSM Stevens.
Member of the VDF wear a modified Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). The modifications are brass/gold rank, white nameplates with black lettering, full color patches, the Virginia state flag and DUI’s on the chest pocket. The VDF is authorized by Section 44-54.4 of the Virginia Code.
Virginia Awards
Virginia Army National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
Military Commendation Certificate Ribbon
File:Active Service Medal V5213.JPG Active Service Medal
File:Community Service V5311.JPG Community Service Ribbon
File:Service Medal.JPG Service Medal
Response Management Staff College Completion Ribbon
File:Basci Officer Qualification Course Completion (replaced by ALC).JPG Basic Officer Qualification Course Completion Ribbon (Replaced by ALC Ribbon)
File:Operationa Staff-Command, Control and Communications Course V3100.JPG Operational Staff-Command, Control & Communications Course Ribbon
Advance Leaders Course Completion Ribbon
File:Company Leaders Course Completion V4022.JPG Company Leaders Course Completion Ribbon
See also
External links
- Virginia Defense Force Official Government Website
- Black Horse Brigade Virgina Defense Force
- Virginia Defense Force Echo Company, Manassas
- Virginia Defense Force Highland Brigade
- Virginia Defense Force Blackhorse Brigade//23rd BN/Company A
- Virginia Defense Force Lafayette Brigade
- Defense Force Blackhorse Brigade//23rd BN/Company B, Company C, Fredericksburg and Bowling Green
- Battalion Black Horse Brigade Virginia Defense Force
- Defense Force Charlie Company, 33rd Battalion, Harrisonburg