Historical photos of Col. Van T. Barfoot
Col. Van T. Barfoot shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy at the White House after his inauguration in 1961. The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive Virginia ties. The ceremony is scheduled for March 24, 2023, in the Fort Pickett area near Blackstone, Virginia. (Contributed photo)
Historical photos of Col. Van T. Barfoot
Col. Van T. Barfoot shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy at the White House after his inauguration in 1961. The Virginia National Guard’s Fort Pickett will officially be redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient with extensive Virginia ties. The ceremony is scheduled for March 24, 2023, in the Fort Pickett area near Blackstone, Virginia. (Contributed photo)