Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon
Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon
History
The Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant a more prestigious award.
The Kentucky National Guard is composed of the Kentucky Army National Guard and the Kentucky Air National Guard; it was converted from the Kentucky State Guard into its current form in 1912 and saw its first official service in this incarnation supporting efforts to contain border violence during the Mexican Revolution. The Army component is headquartered in Frankfort, and the Air component, established in 1947, consists of the 123d Airlift Wing and makes its base in Louisville.
Details
The ribbon is white with four thin vertical brown stripes at even intervals.
Precedence
Next Higher: Kentucky Medal of Merit
Next Lower: Kentucky National Guard Berlin Crisis
Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon