California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §643.3: A State Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person who after July 1, 1963, honorably serves on active duty with the State during a period of emergency declared by the Gover

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The Adjutant General may award a State Service Ribbon to persons who honorably serve on active duty with the State during a governor-declared emergency after July 1, 1963.

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A State Service Ribbon may be presented by the Adjutant General to each person who after July 1, 1963, honorably serves on active duty with the State during a period of emergency declared by the Governor or while the United States is engaged in war as defined in Section 18 of this code.

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