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The Texas Military Department medal and ribbon awards are governed by the Texas Government Code (Chapter 437, Subchapter H) and Joint Force Texas Regulation (1-07). [2] [1] Because Texas Military Forces existence is authorized under Title 32 of the United States Code, wear and precedence of medals and ribbons on the service uniform and duty uniform is governed by the United States Department ...
The Texas State Guard Commanding General's Individual Award is the tenth highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces. [1] Subsequent decorations are conferred by a bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem device.
Texas State Guard Service Medal; Type: Military award: Awarded for: Service: Description: The drape is a moiré ribbon of yellow, blue, white and red stripes that are 3/32 inch wide each. The medal is a bronze cross pattée with the coat of arms of the Texas State Guard and the words "Texas State Guard" and "Service" on the obverse. The reverse ...
Major General Anthony Woods, Commander, Texas State Guard. The Texas State Guard has its roots in Stephen F. Austin's colonial militia. On February 18, 1823, Emperor of Mexico, Agustín de Iturbide, authorized Austin who was the leader of the first non-Spanish efforts of Texas settlement "to organize the colonists into a body of the national militia, to preserve tranquility."
The Texas State Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon is the ninth highest military decoration that may be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces. [1] Subsequent decorations are denoted by a bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem device.
For 28.5 years of combined exceptional and distinguished service in the Texas State Guard (8.5 years) and United States Army (20 years. CSM Turbevilld served as the Texas State Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader for MG Bodisch and MG Woods.) [11] March 25, 2022 Colonel Joseph M. Ferguson
Awards and decorations of the Texas government are bestowed by various agencies of the Texas government to citizens, employees, or service members for acts of accomplishment, meritorious service, eminence in a field, or a specific heroic act.
Subsequent awards are denoted by a cactus device. [2] Issuance of the Texas Faithful Service Medal requires authorization by the Texas State Guard Commanding General or a Texas National Guard Lieutenant Colonel, and presentation to the awardee by the next higher level of command. [2]