Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation w/Gold Frame Ribbon
Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation w/Gold Frame Ribbon
History - Established 1977
Established on July 1, 1977, the Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation honors Florida National Guard units that win the Governor's Trophy by distinguishing themselves from other units through exceptional service above that of other units.
The Florida National Guard is composed of the Florida Army National Guard and the Florida Air National Guard. An estimated 12,000 soldiers serve the Army component, which traces its roots back to a Spanish militia that defended the territory against French settlers in 1565 and took on its official form when the 1903 Militia Act incorporated existing state militias into the National Guard. The Air component is based in St. Augustine’s St. Francis Barracks and became official in September of 1947, coinciding with the formation of the Air Force as a distinct branch of the United States military.
Details
The ribbon is red and features a gold frame with a leaf pattern.
Precedence
Next Higher: Washington D.C. National Guard Attendance
Next Lower: Florida National Guard Cross
Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation w/Gold Frame Ribbon