Commander's conference brings VDF leaders to Fort Pickett - Feb. 4, 2012

Leaders of the Virginia Defense Force from across the state gathered Feb. 4 for the organization's annual commander's conference to discuss the way ahead for the all-volunteer organization. Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, along with Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Green provided an update on the Virginia National Guard, and Maj. Gen. (Va.) John Taylor, commander of the Virginia Defense Force, shared his vision for the VDF that stressed professionalism and the importance of VDF response packages as part of the Virginia National Guard's overall state response plan. Green also recognized the VDF's NCO of the Year and Long promoted Larry Devron to colonel in the VDF. The conference concluded Feb. 5.