Puerto Rico National Guard War Service Ribbon

Puerto Rico National Guard War Service Ribbon
Puerto Rico National Guard War Service Ribbon

History

The Puerto Rico National Guard War Service Ribbon honors Puerto Rico National Guard members who carry out service on a federal level in the event of a national emergency or other crisis.

The Puerto Rico National Guard consists of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. The Army component originated with militia activity under Juan Ponce de Leon in the 1500s and currently number approximately 7,200 soldiers; it is based in San Juan. The Air component, which numbers approximately 1,200 airmen and women, is based in Central Carolina and traces it roots back to 1947; its major unit at present is the 156th Airlift Wing.

Details

The ribbon is green and is bisected by a thick red vertical stripe.