California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC

MVC §644: A service medal or bar shall be issued for 10 years’ service in the California National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, or the State Guard, and for each period of five yea

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California awards service medals or bars to National Guard, Air National Guard, Naval Militia, and State Guard members for 10 years of service and for each additional 5-year period.

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A service medal or bar shall be issued for 10 years’ service in the California National Guard, the California Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, or the State Guard, and for each period of five years of service thereafter. Such medal or bar shall be issued to those entitled to the same upon application.

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