South Dakota National Guard Service Medal Ribbon
South Dakota National Guard Service Medal Ribbon
History
The South Dakota National Guard Service Medal honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out active duty at the state level or the federal level.
The South Dakota National Guard is made up of the South Dakota Army National Guard and the South Dakota Air National Guard. Based in Rapid City, the Army component traces its origins back to militia activity in 1862 and currently maintains 24 armories. The Air component, based in Sioux Falls, was founded in September of 1946 with the 175th Fighter Squadron; at present, its major unit is the 114th Fighter Wing.
Details
The ribbon is divided into three equal sections of red, white, and blue from right to left.
Precedence
Next Higher: South Dakota National Guard Recruiting
Next Lower: South Dakota National Guard Berlin Crisis
South Dakota National Guard Service Medal Ribbon