Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award Ribbon

Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award Ribbon
Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award Ribbon

History

The Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award honors Washington Air National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in the area of recruitment.

The Washington National Guard is made up of the Washington Army National Guard and the Washington Air National Guard. The Army component numbers approximately 6,200 and is based in Camp Murray; it traces its roots back to territorial militia activity in 1853. The Air component, at around 2,100 members, is based in Tacoma and originated in 1917 with the formation of the 116th Aero Squadron, which supported World War I efforts.

Details

The ribbon is blue and is bisected by a vertical orange stripe; it features an additional, thinner orange stripe toward the center on each side.