Pennsylvania National Guard Recruiting and Retention Medal Ribbon
Pennsylvania National Guard Recruiting and Retention Medal Ribbon
History
The Pennsylvania National Guard Recruiting and Retention Medal honors Pennsylvania National Guard members who demonstrate excellent performances in recruitment and retention.
Made up of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, the Pennsylvania National Guard is among the largest state guards in the US. The Army component, headquartered in Harrisburg, dates back to a 1747 militia founded by Benjamin Franklin that went by the name “the Associators.” The Air component, based in Annville, traces its roots back to 1924, when the 103d Observation Squadron was formed.
Details
The ribbon is red with two thin vertical dark blue stripes toward each edge.
Precedence
Pennsylvania National Guard Recruiting and Retention Medal Ribbon