South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Award Ribbon
South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Award Ribbon
History
The South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Ribbon honors South Carolina National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding behavior and noteworthy comportment when called into mobilization.
The South Carolina National Guard is composed of the South Carolina Army National Guard and the South Carolina Air National Guard; it numbers approximately 10,000 soldiers and airmen in total. The Army component is based in Columbia and traces back to colonial militia activity in 1670. The Air component, also based in Columbia, originated in December of 1946 with the formation of the 157th Fighter Squadron.
Details
The ribbon is divided into thirds of red, white, and blue from right to left.
Precedence
Next Higher: South Carolina National Guard Retirement Medal
South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Award Ribbon