Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Ribbon
Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Ribbon
History
The Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Medal honors current or former Louisiana National Guard members who carry out four uninterrupted years of service honorably and demonstrate generally faithful and exemplary behavior without incurring disciplinary action.
The Louisiana National Guard is composed of the Louisiana Army National Guard and the Louisiana Air National Guard; it is estimated to have 11,500 members. The Army component, headquartered in New Orleans, traces its roots back to militia activity in the 1770s. The Air component is also based in New Orleans and consists of the 159th Fighter Wing, nicknamed the “Bayou Militia,” as well as several support units.
Details
The ribbon is gray with a thin blue vertical stripe on each edge.
Precedence
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Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Ribbon