New Jersey National Guard Medal of Honor Ribbon
New Jersey National Guard Medal of Honor Ribbon
History
The New Jersey National Guard Medal of Honor recognizes New Jersey National Guard members who carry out a minimum of 10 years of honorable service consecutively.
The New Jersey National Guard consists of the New Jersey Army National Guard and the New Jersey Air National Guard. Numbering over 9,000 soldiers, the Army component was officially established in 1920. The Air component was established in 1930, though its roots trace back to 1917, and is based in Egg Harbor Township; it consists of the 108th Wing and the 177th Fighter Wing.
Details
The ribbon is dark blue with a thin vertical yellow stripe toward each edge.
Precedence
Next Higher: New Jersey National Guard Commendation
Next Lower: New Jersey National Guard Good Conduct
New Jersey National Guard Medal of Honor Ribbon