Oregon Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon

Oregon Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon
Oregon Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon

History

The Oregon Meritorious Service Medal honors Oregon National Guard members who carry out exceptional service in excess of normal expectations.

The Oregon National Guard is composed of the Oregon Army National Guard and the Oregon Air National Guard. The Army component traces its roots back to 1843 and maintains 41 armories across 33 communities in the state. The Air component was founded in 1940 with the 123d Observation Squadron. It is currently based in Salem and is made up of the 142d Fighter Wing and 173rd Fighter Wing.

Details

The ribbon is golden yellow with dark blue edging.