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Authorization of service ribbon for a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty

Division A · Title V: MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY · Subtitle I: Decorations and Awards

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Members of the National Guard who perform homeland defense duties may receive a special service ribbon authorized by their military department. The ribbon's design must be approved by the Secretary of Defense, and if the member has died, the ribbon can be given to their next of kin. The military departments will set rules for awarding the ribbon, with the Secretary of Defense ensuring these rules are as consistent as possible.

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Section Text · Sec. 584.

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(a) Ribbon authorized

The Secretary of the military department concerned may award a service ribbon to a member of the National Guard who performs duty in support of a homeland defense activity, as such term is defined in section 901 of title 32, United States Code.

(b) Design

The ribbon shall be of an appropriate design approved by the Secretary of Defense.

(c) Issuance to next-of-kin

If the member is deceased, the Secretary of the military department concerned may issue such a ribbon to the next-of-kin of the member.

(d) Regulations

The award of a ribbon under this section shall be subject to such regulations as the Secretaries of the military departments concerned shall prescribe for purposes of this section. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any regulations prescribed under this subsection are uniform to the extent practicable.