# @myvpm on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTL2lbiAbko
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38629527-myvpm-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/61b260848a.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-06T22:00:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** VPM (@myVPM) — https://gondola.cc/myVPM

## Caption

A group of elk have been roaming a Chesterfield military installation for more than a century. But Curious Commonwealth asked how did the military become caretakers for this majestic heard? The answer stems from a handshake agreement between the U.S. government and the family of a Canadian farmer. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit http://vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #curiousCommonwealth #military #elk #militaryhistory #virginiahistory #Bellwood #virginia #dod #animals #dla #vahistory #vamil

## Stats

- **Views:** 9,549
- **Likes:** 2,216
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 34

## Tags

dod, virginia, elk, vahistory, dla, vamil, virginiahistory, military, animals, militaryhistory, curiouscommonwealth, bellwood

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