North Carolina § 127A-45 - 1. North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation.
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§ 127A-45. 1. North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation.
There is hereby created the North Carolina National Guard Governor's Unit Citation which shall be a streamer, a unit emblem, and a certificate, all of appropriate design as approved by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Governor or the Governor's designee is authorized to present the unit citation, upon recommendation of the Adjutant General, subject to the approval of the Secretary, to any unit of North Carolina National Guard distinguishing itself by extraordinary heroism or meritorious service while in a State active duty status. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under conditions which set it apart and above other units. History (1977, c. 229, s. 1; 2009-281, s. 1; 2011-195, s. 1(a).) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2009-281, s. 1, effective July 10, 2009, substituted "National Guard" for "national guard" in the second sentence. Session Laws 2011-195, s. 1(a), effective June 23, 2011, in the first and second sentences, substituted "the Governor's designee" for "his designated representative," and in the second sentence, made a minor stylistic change.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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