The California National Guard Counter Narcotics Service Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out service supporting designated counterdrug missions including and subsequent to Operation Border Ranger in 1987; members of other agencies or military branches may also be presented with this award. read more »
The California National Guard Medal of Valor honors California National Guard members who demonstrate heroic acts or feats of bravery exceeding expectations and typically involving the risk of life. read more »
The California National Guard Memorial Service Medal honors California National Guard members who are killed while carrying out service on behalf of California or the United States. It is given to the honoree’s next-of-kin. Individuals whose death results from misconduct are not eligible for the award. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the China Relief Expedition Medal – Navy is the Navy version of the China Campaign Medal, honoring United States military members who carried out service onshore or on designated ships in China between the dates of May 24, 1900 and May 27, 1901 as part of the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion. read more »
The Civilian Aerial Achievement Medal was created in 1988 with the intent to honor Air Force personnel who are not eligible to receive the Air Medal. read more »
The Civilian Aerial Achievement Medal was created in 1988 with the intent to honor Air Force personnel who are not eligible to receive the Air Medal. Recipients of the award, which may be granted to military members by wing commanders or to civilians by the Secretary of the Air Force, are those who have demonstrated a continuously high level of achievement in aerial flight that exceeds the normal expectations. The award extends to personnel who operate unmanned aircraft as well. Eligible civilians are those who demonstrate continued exceptional achievement exceeding expectations. read more »
Established on May 11, 1942, the Civilian Air Medal honors individuals for heroic acts or otherwise exceptional achievement while carrying out flight or aerial combat operations. It may be awarded either to US or foreign military or civilian personnel and is only awarded during wartime operations. Eligible operations are determined at the discretion of MAJCOMs. read more »
The Civilian Award For Humanitarian Service Medal honors civilian individuals who perform noteworthy service or deeds of a humanitarian bent. It is awarded at the discretion of the relevant major Army commands. read more »
Now obsolete, the Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal honored civilians who demonstrated continuously noteworthy conduct or a single feat of courage involving the risk of safety while serving the United States government in Vietnam on or after January 1, 1962. read more »
Established in 1967, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal is the U.S. Coast Guard-specific version of the Achievement Medal. Each branch of the military offers a version of the award, and the United States Department of Defense has also authorized a version of the award to recognize joint activity among more than one branch. The award category was established in order to offer recognition to junior officers and other personnel who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Meritorious Service Medal or the Commendation Medal. read more »
Created in 1976, the Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal Ribbon honors U.S. Coast Guard personnel and qualifying civilians who carry out three weeks of service north of the Arctic Circle consecutively, either aboard a vessel or onshore. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary 5 Year Member Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliary members who have carried out five years of honorable service. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Observer Ribbon was awarded to members of the United States Coast Guard for performed meritorious service while searching for and assisting vessels and individuals in distress in and near waters. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary AMOS Member Resources Ribbon honored Coast Guard Auxiliary members whose recruiting efforts resulted in seven enlistments; it was issued on a yearly basis. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary AMOS Public Education Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who carry out a minimum of 30 hours as an instructor or a minimum of 60 hours as an instructional aid. A combination of the two equivalent to 30 credits may also warrant the award. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate of Operational Merit B honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who exhibit noteworthy skill while carrying out assist or rescue operations typically not involving risk of life or who exhibit sustained excellent conduct over a period of time. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Courtesy Examiner Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who carry out service in roles as commercial fishing vessel examiners, marine dealer visitors, or vessel examiners. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal was created to recognize United States Armed Forces personnel who perform service of an exceptional nature on behalf of the government in the execution of a significant operation beyond normal duties. It is typically reserved for senior officers and intended to recognize service that benefits the Auxiliary organization substantially and in excess of expectations.Only the Commandant is authorized to grant the Coast Guard Auxiliary version of the award. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla CME Achievement Ribbon has been replaced by the Annual Service Performance Award. It was given to members who served as auxiliarists in flotillas for an interval of longer than five months during eligible periods. read more »