Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program Emma Thomas August 25, 2023 1 minute read Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Defense Civilian Training Corps program: You can click here to learn more about DCTC Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Man charged in shootings that wounded threeNext: Lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0