The United States of America: Coast Guard Special Operation Service RibbonRibbon: Light blue with a narrow white-edged red central stripe, yellow and green side stripes and wide dark blue edges. Instituted: 1 July 1987. Awarded: To personnel of the Armed Forces serving in any capacity with the Coast Guard (and certain other individuals) who participate in a Coast Guard special operation, not involving combat, and who have not been recognized by another service award for the same operation. Page last updated: 12 January 2003 |