Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon
Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon
History
The Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon honors Virginia National Guard members who have carried out satisfactory active duty on or subsequent to September 11, 2001, and under Title 32 of the U.S. code.
The Virginia National Guard is composed of the Virginia Army National Guard and the Virginia Air National Guard. The Army component numbers around 7,500 members and is based in Sandston; it dates all the way back to 1607 militia activity in colonial Jamestown. The Air component, headquartered in Richmond, gained official recognition in June of 1947 with the 149th Fighter Squadron.
Details
The ribbon is divided into equal sections of red, white, and blue from right to left.
Precedence
Next Higher: Virginia National Guard Service
Next Lower: Virginia National Guard Emergency Service
Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon