Missouri National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon
Missouri National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon
History
The Missouri National Guard Commendation Medal honors Missouri National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service on behalf of Missouri.
The Missouri National Guard is composed of the Missouri Army National Guard and the Missouri Air National Guard. The Army component is based in Jefferson City and traces its roots back to Civil War-era militia activity. The Air component, which originated in 1917 and is now based in St. Joseph, is made up of the 131st Bomb Wing and the 139th Air Wing and features the 157th Air Operations Group and the 231st Civil Engineer Squadron as support units.
Details
The ribbon is bisected by a thick vertical dark blue stripe flanked on either side by three thin red stripes alternating with three thin white stripes proceeding outward; it also features red edging.
Precedence
Next Higher: Missouri National Guard Meritorious Service Medal
Next Lower: Missouri National Guard Desert Storm
Missouri National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon