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

REC continues to discover more broken poles and extensive damage as crews make their way into previously inaccessible areas, especially west of State ...
REC and mutual aid crews again worked through the night to restore service to about 5,000 members who lost power during the powerful wind storm.
Over 250 workers and REC employees continue around-the-clock efforts to restore power to more than 23,000 members who remain without service.