Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
History - Established 2005
Established by President George W. Bush in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation honors United States Coast Guard units that served in relief efforts around the Gulf Coast. Efforts included rescue, cleanup, repairs and general support to civilians affected by the disaster.
Details
The ribbon is white and features thin vertical dark blue stripe toward the center on each side as well as a thick orange stripe toward each edge.
The ribbon is issued with a hurricane device.
Gold Hurricane
Precedence
Next Higher: Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Next Lower: Joint Meritorious Unit Award with Army Frame
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon