Virginia Defense Force hosts holiday meal - Dec. 7, 2024

Currently-serving and retired Virginia Defense Force personnel gather for a holiday meal Dec. 7, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. Brig. Gen. (Va.) Rich Diddams, Commander of the VDF, presented awards for outstanding duty performance as well as recognition for service of retired personnel. Brig. Gen. Todd Hubbard, Virginia National Guard Director of the Joint Staff, attended the meal and thanked the VDF for their service. In addition to holiday decorations, VDF historical items were also on display for the gathering.