Color Guard Service Ribbon
This is an organization ribbon. Six midshipmen from each class comprise of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Color Guard.
The Color Guard marches in numerous parades and at football games six across. In order, they are flanked by two ceremonial rifle-bearers and carry the national flag of the United States of America, the U.S. Maritime Service flag, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point flag, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Battle Standard. Their dress uniform is often Yankee – Navy-blue Mandarin-collar coats and white trousers. The drill team shares the same uniform.
Awarded to present or former qualified members of the Color Guard. To qualify, a Midshipman must have performed in at least three (3) Color Guard events, including parades. Midshipman who perform in at least one (1) competition will receive a bronze star to be placed on their ribbon. The Midshipman who holds the job of RCGCPO will receive a gold star to be placed on their ribbon. The RCGC will have a gold border around his ribbon. The RCGC is recognized to be the recommending official for this award. (USMMA MIDSHIPMAN UNIFORM REGULATIONS, 11 August 2017)
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