Virginia National Guard Service Ribbon
Virginia National Guard Service Ribbon
History
The Virginia National Guard Service Ribbon honors Virginia National Guard members who honorably carry out a three-year term of service.
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 gray with blue edging.
Precedence
Next Higher: Virginia National Guard Commendation Medal
Next Lower: Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense
Virginia National Guard Service Ribbon