Minnesota National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon
Minnesota National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon
History
The Minnesota National Guard Commendation Medal honors Minnesota National Guard members who perform especially noteworthy service.
Consisting of the Minnesota Army National Guard and the Minnesota Air National Guard, the Minnesota National Guard totals approximately 13,000 members. The Army component, headquartered in St. Paul, originally formed as a militia in 1856. The Air component is also based in St. Paul and dates back to the 109th Squadron’s formation in 1921.
Details
The ribbon is green and is bisected by a vertical white stripe.
Precedence
Next Higher: Minnesota National Guard Medal for Merit
Next Lower: Minnesota National Guard Good Conduct Medal
Minnesota National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon