Va. Defense Force conducts communications exercise
Members of the Virginia Defense Force conduct a communications exercise May 30, 2014, in Madison, Va. After deploying a Mobile Command Post trailer from Winchester. Va. and bringing together members from across the region, the exercise provided an opportunity to train VDF personnel with varying degrees of experience on proper operation and radio procedures and test equipment capabilities in challenging mountainous terrain, as well as test interoperability with the Madison County Emergency Services Communications System. The exercise was conducted concurrently with a music festival in Madison County, so the VDF was able to use it a recruiting opportunity as well. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)
Va. Defense Force conducts communications exercise
Members of the Virginia Defense Force conduct a communications exercise May 30, 2014, in Madison, Va. After deploying a Mobile Command Post trailer from Winchester. Va. and bringing together members from across the region, the exercise provided an opportunity to train VDF personnel with varying degrees of experience on proper operation and radio procedures and test equipment capabilities in challenging mountainous terrain, as well as test interoperability with the Madison County Emergency Services Communications System. The exercise was conducted concurrently with a music festival in Madison County, so the VDF was able to use it a recruiting opportunity as well. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs)