Utah National Guard Medal of Merit Service Ribbon

Utah National Guard Medal of Merit Service Ribbon
Utah National Guard Medal of Merit Service Ribbon

History

The Utah National Guard Medal of Merit honors Utah National Guard members who carry out sustained exemplary service or execute a feat of heroism, typically in a position of considerable responsibility and in such a manner as to enhance or promote the Utah National Guard as a whole.

The Utah National Guard is composed of the Utah Army National Guard and the Utah Air National Guard. The Army component traces its roots back to Mormon settlers who established a militia in 1849; it is currently headquartered in Draper and operates 30 armories. The Air component was established in 1946 with the 191st Fighter Squadron and is based in Salt Lake City; it currently numbers approximately 1,450 members.

Details

The ribbon is red and is bisected by a thin vertical white stripe; it features an additional, slightly thicker white stripe toward each edge.

Precedence