Washington D.C. National Guard Commendation Ribbon
Washington D.C. National Guard Commendation Ribbon
History
The District of Columbia National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors District of Columbia National Guard members who carry out an act of heroism or sustained meritorious service.
The District of Columbia National Guard is composed of the District of Columbia Army National Guard and the District of Columbia Air National Guard. It is the lone National Guard organization to be called into active duty by the President rather than by a Governor. The Army component, which numbers approximately 1,350, was created in 1802 by then-President Thomas Jefferson. The Air component dates back to April 1941, when the 121st Observation Squadron was founded; its major unit is currently the 113th Wing.
Details
The ribbon features four thin vertical white stripes alternating with three thin vertical red stripes in the center; the right of the ribbon is green and the left blue.
Precedence
Next Higher: Washington D.C. National Guard Meritorious Service
Next Lower: Washington D.C. National Guard Emergency Service
Washington D.C. National Guard Commendation Ribbon