D.O.T. 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon
D.O.T. 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon
History
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation established a series of awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon was discontinued in 2002 but is still authorized for uniform wear.
Those qualifying for 9-11 Ribbon, primarily awarded to Coast Guard members, include the following:
-Personnel who helped to transition Operational Control to Operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, or Protecting Liberty between September 11, 2001 and September 11, 2002
-Personnel who carried out service entailing patrols at harbors and designated infrastructure facilities, high-interest vessel escort, or boarding seacraft entering United States waters between September 11, 2001 and September 11, 2002.
-Personnel who manned command centers on behalf of the Coast guard, the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a minimum term of 14 days between September 11, 2001 and September 11, 2002
Details
The ribbon features three vertical white stripes alternating with stripes of red and blue, two each.
Precedence
Next Higher: Air and Space Campaign
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D.O.T. 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon