Meritorious Service Miniature Medal Uniform Headwear Operation Shining Hope

Operation Shining Hope

The basic and senior versions of the Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Badge are temporary badges that must be surrendered upon the completion of a soldier's recruiting assignment

Reinforced elbows

Criteria: Army Shoulder Knots are intended to be worn on the Army Blue jacket

When more than one stripe is authorized they are placed 1/4 inch apart

Meritorious Service Miniature Medal Uniform Headwear Operation Shining HopeMeritorious Service Miniature Medal The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to recognize superior and exceptional non combat service that does not meet the caliber of the Legion of Merit Medal. As of September 11, 2001, this award may also be issued for outstanding service in specific combat theater. The majority of recipients are field grade officers, senior warrant officers, senior non