U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) Combat Service Identification Badge Army Branch Insignia Prominent in its design

Prominent in its design

The 79th Troop Command is part of the Massachusetts Army National Guard

When the medal is presented for valorous actions

All other authorized personnel wear aiguillettes on the left side

U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) Combat Service Identification Badge Army Branch Insignia Prominent in its designUnited States Army Alaska (USARAK) Combat Service Identification Badge Criteria: This is the Combat Service Identification Badge (CSIB) worn by the Army Alaska (USARAK). Army Alaska (USARAK) is nicknamed "America's Artic Warriors" and is headquartered at Fort Richardson. This SSI represents the constellation Ursa Major (The Great Bear) which, according to ancient myth, is the guardian of the North Star. The Combat Service Identification Badge (CSIB)