Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla CME Achievement Ribbon has been replaced by the Annual Service Performance Award.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 »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Member Training Achievement Ribbon is currently under the umbrella of the Annual Service Performance Award for Recruiting Service – Public Education. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Meritorious Achievement Ribbon honors one Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla annually per region that is determined to have delivered the greatest performance in the Auxiliary program for the designated year. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Operations Achievement Ribbon was awarded to all United States Coast Guard auxiliarists following the completion of a designated flotilla objective. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary PEC Achievement Ribbon is currently under the umbrella of the Annual Service Performance Award for Public Education. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Relations Achievement Ribbon was created to recognize staff who demonstrated merit in handling and supervising matters of public information on behalf of a flotilla. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructor Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who successfully complete the instructor program. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Merit C Award honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who exhibit outstanding behavior or achievement in excess of typical standards. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Operational Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who carry out service in support of Coast Guard operations. Administrative support does not qualify for the award; eligible roles include SAR desk duty and watchstanding. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Program Ribbon honors Coast guard Auxiliarists who qualify successfully in any of the following roles: air observer, AtoN verifier, Auxiliary crew member, Coast Guard boat crewman, Coast Guard boat engineer, or Coast Guard watchstander. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Plaque of Merit A honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who exhibit outstanding skill in the act of an assist or a rescue, typically involving risk of life. A successful rescue is not required. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Specialty Training Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists for successful completion of a specialty course. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Sustained Service Award Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who complete 750 hours of volunteer Auxiliary service. This service must be properly documented. read more »
Discontinued in 1991, the Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation honored units of the U.S. Coast Guard for service taking place between March and October of 1989 and in commemoration of the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the Coast Guard, which was originally known as the Revenue Cutter Service. It may still be worn. read more »
Established on July 16, 2008, the Coast Guard version of the Combat Action Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out satisfactory active service onshore or in seaborne engagement with hostile forces. Prior to 2008, Coast Guard awardees received the Navy/Marine Corps version. read more »
Established on August 26, 1947 as the Commendation Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal received its specific branch designation on October 2, 1959. It honors members of the Coast Guard who perform heroic or otherwise exceptional acts or comportment to distinguish themselves from their peers, but typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the Bronze Star or Coast Guard Medal. read more »
Established on August 4, 1949, the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors members of the U.S. Coast Guard who perform service of an exceptional nature on behalf of the government in the execution of a significant operation beyond normal duties. read more »