Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
History
The Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Wisconsin National Guard members who successfully secure four new enlistments within a single year.
The Wisconsin National Guard is made up of the Wisconsin Army National Guard and the Wisconsin Air National Guard. The Army component, established in 1848, numbers approximately 7,700 and is headquartered in Madison. The Air component, which numbers around 2,400, was founded in July of 1940 with the 126th Observation Squadron and is currently based in Madison as well; its major units are the 128th Air Refueling Wing and the 115th Fighter Wing.
Details
The ribbon features a vertical red stripe right of center, a vertical blue stripe left of center, and a yellow stripe on each edge.
Precedence
Next Higher: Wisconsin National Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Next Lower: Wisconsin National Guard Service
Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Ribbon