Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon
Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon
History
The Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service outside of the continental United States on or subsequent to August 2, 1990. Only one award may be granted per term; terms must last at least 30 days consecutively or 45 days nonconsecutively.
The Maryland National Guard is composed of the Maryland Army National Guard and the Maryland Air National Guard. The origins of the Army component date back to colonial militia activity as early as 1634 near the Chesapeake Bay; it is currently headquartered in Baltimore. The Air component, also based in Baltimore, consists primarily in the 175th Wing and originated in 1921 with the federal recognition of the 104th Observation Squadron.
Details
The ribbon is bisected by a thick vertical black stripe flanked on either side by a thin yellow stripe, a thick white stripe, and a thin red stripe proceeding outward toward each edge.
Precedence
Next Higher: Maryland National Guard Recruiting
Next Lower: Maryland National Guard State Service Medal
Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon