Virgin Islands National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
Virgin Islands National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
History
The Virgin Islands National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Virgin Islands National Guard members who carry out active duty service in the event of a national emergency or other designated event.
The Virgin Islands National Guard is made up of the Virgin Islands Army National Guard and the Virgin Islands Air National Guard. The Army component was established in October of 1973 and is based on the island of St. Croix; it currently numbers nearly 1,000. The Air component, also based on St. Croix, was formed in February of 1980 with the 285th Combat Communications Flight.
Details
The ribbon is green and is bisected by a thin vertical red stripe; a slightly thicker yellow stripe appears toward the center on each side.
Precedence
Next Lower: Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit
Virgin Islands National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon