Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation Ribbon
Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation Ribbon
History
The Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Virgin Islands National Guard members who carry out especially meritorious service.
The Virgin Islands National Guard is made up of the Virgin Islands Army National Guard and the Virgin Islands Air National Guard. The Army component was established in October of 1973 and is based on the island of St. Croix; it currently numbers nearly 1,000. The Air component, also based on St. Croix, was formed in February of 1980 with the 285th Combat Communications Flight.
Details
The ribbon features equal sections of gray on the right and yellow on the left.
Precedence
Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation Ribbon