Virgin Islands National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon
Virgin Islands National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon
History
The Virgin Islands National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Virgin Islands National Guard members who carry out feats of valor or heroism of a lesser degree than would warrant the Virgin Islands Distinguished Service Medal.
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 is yellow with a thick vertical dark blue stripe on each edge.
Precedence
Next Lower: Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation
Virgin Islands National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon