its made up the 4th Regiment's Company C. Legal protection The Code of Virginia guarantees that members of the Virginia Defense Force who are called to active duty or training are entitled to a leave of absence, and full reemployment rights after their deployment ends. However, members employed out of state or by the Federal government do not enjoy such protections. Virginia Defense Force awards The following ribbons and medals are awarded to members of the Virginia Defense Force: Life Saving Medal (LSM) Distinguished Service Ribbon (DSM) Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Commendation Medal (CM) Military Commendation Certificate Ribbon (MCR) Active Service Ribbon (ASR) VDF Service Medal (VDFSR/VSR) Community Service Ribbon (CSR) Service Ribbon (SR) Response Management Staff College Completion Ribbon (obsolete) Operational Staff, Command, Control & Communications Course Ribbon (OSC3R) (obsolete) Advanced Leader Course Ribbon (ALCR) (obsolete) Company Leader Course Ribbon (CLCR) (obsolete) Noncommissioned Officer Development Ribbon (NCODR) Recruiting and Retention Ribbon (RRR) State Guard Association of the United States Longevity Ribbon (SGAUSR) State Guard Association of the United States Membership Ribbon (SGAUSLR) VDF Unit Readiness Citation (Dead Eye) See also State Guard Association of the United States Virginia Military Institute Virginia National Guard Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Virginia militia Virginia Regiment References External links Virginia Defense Force - Official Government Website Virginia National Guard - Official Government Website VDF Aviation Battalion (Archive) 2nd Regiment, Multifunctional Response Group C, Culpeper (Archive) Blackhorse Brigade, 33rd Battalion - Alpha Company, Leesburg (Archive) Highland Brigade, 34th Battalion, Gate City (Archive) State defense forces of the United States Military in Virginia