Joining Forces to Defend Virginia
Friday | September 19, 2025

While their business casual outfits stood out in a large group mostly wearing military camouflage, so did the deep knowledge and expertise of the REC and BrilliT employees invited to take part in Cyber Fortress 25.

During a simulated cyberattack on the region’s electricity grid and operational systems, more than 250 Virginia Army National Guard and Virginia Defense Force members worked alongside critical infrastructure partners.

“Joint-combined collaboration between the whole of government, industry and critical infrastructure is crucial for domestic operations and national defense. Training with the critical infrastructure partners is cardinal to ensure we continue to operate in times of emergency.”

– Maj. Andrew Slonopas, U.S. Army

 

Cyber

REC STORIES

Nearly 400 field personnel are working to make repairs and restore service for REC members who remain without power after Winter Storm Freya.
Some outages are expected to persist into the weekend. REC crews, contractors and teams from assisting cooperatives will continue their work until all...
REC crews and contractors are responding to storm-related outages as a result of ice, heavy rain and scattered storms overnight and this morning.