Washington National Guard Pistol Marksman Ribbon

Washington National Guard Pistol Marksman Ribbon
Washington National Guard Pistol Marksman Ribbon

History

Now obsolete, the Washington National Guard Pistol Marksman Ribbon honors Washington National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in marksmanship using a pistol.

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 golden yellow flanked by thick dark blue vertical stripes on each edge.