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Virginia Defense Force Muster Save Email Print
Staunton, Va.
Posted: 7:22 AM Feb 25, 2008
Last Updated: 2:29 PM Feb 25, 2008
Reporter: Keith Jones
Email Address: kjones@whsv.com

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The Virginia Defense Force held their annual muster Sunday in Staunton.

VDF Commander, Maj. Gen. John Taylor, was on hand at the National Guard Armory. The Defense Force differs from the National Guard in that they may not be federalized or deployed outside of the United States.

Capt. Columbus Cartwright says the annual muster is a great way to pull in recruits.

He says, "It gives us the exposure that we need and it shows possible recruits that this is a viable military type organization with backing."

About 100 members of the Defense Force took part in a special ceremony following Taylor's appearance. The military reserve met in Manassas last year.

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Posted by: Amanda Location: rockbridge county high school on Mar 19, 2008 at 03:05 PM
My name is amanda hassell also known as Pvt.hassell im with the 13 batttalion that has just been activated and i was part of the color guard. I do have to say that the dinner was a great succsess,and just being there to support my troop made me feel important.

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