Virginia Defense Force conducts annual field training exercise
Col. Al Smith, the operations officer for the Virginia Defense Force, briefs Maj. Gen. Robert B. Newman, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, on the training scenario for the VDF's annual field training exercise Nov. 7 at Fort Pickett. The exercise provided an opportunity for the all-volunteer organization to train on its ability to provide support to the citizens of the commonwealth via air, land and water. (Photo by Maj. Cotton Puryear, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
Virginia Defense Force conducts annual field training exercise
Col. Al Smith, the operations officer for the Virginia Defense Force, briefs Maj. Gen. Robert B. Newman, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, on the training scenario for the VDF's annual field training exercise Nov. 7 at Fort Pickett. The exercise provided an opportunity for the all-volunteer organization to train on its ability to provide support to the citizens of the commonwealth via air, land and water. (Photo by Maj. Cotton Puryear, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)