New Jersey National Guard State Service Award Ribbon
New Jersey National Guard State Service Award Ribbon
History
The New Jersey National Guard State Service Award honors New Jersey National Guard members who carry out service after being called to duty by the Governor on or subsequent to July 1, 1963.
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 divided into equal sections of red, blue, and yellow from right to left.
Precedence
Next Higher: New Jersey National Guard Merit Award
Next Lower: New Jersey National Guard Recruiting
New Jersey National Guard State Service Award Ribbon