The Coast Guard Expert Rifle Ribbon accompanies the Marksmanship Medal, which is the highest award for weapons achievement. read more »
The Coast Guard Expert Rifle Ribbon accompanies the Marksmanship Medal, which is the highest award for weapons achievement. read more »
Created in 1923, the Coast Guard version of the Good Conduct Medal may be presented to any active member of the United States Coast Guard who demonstrates three uninterrupted years of honorable behavior in service. read more »
Established on August 4, 1949, the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism, often referred to simply as the Coast Guard Medal, may be presented to members of the United States Armed forces or foreign allies who perform a heroic act or risk their lives while carrying out service on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard, typically in a non-combat capacity. read more »
The Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation honors lower-ranking Coast Guard commands that distinguish themselves through outstanding performance or contributions to the Coast Guard as a whole while also exhibiting noteworthy teamwork. read more »
Created in November of 1973, the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation is the Coast Guard version of the Meritorious Unit Commendation; it honors Coast Guard units that exhibit exceptional conduct while carrying out heroic or valorous acts. read more »
Established on October 28, 2009, the Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members on permanent assignment who satisfactorily carry out a minimum term of one year at an overseas station or aboard a ship assigned in an overseas region. Reservists who have carried out at least 36 days at an overseas station during each one-year period are also eligible. read more »
Established by President George W. Bush in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation honors United States Coast Guard units that served in relief efforts around the Gulf Coast read more »
Established on November 2, 1995, the Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out service in a two-year term as a recruiter. read more »
Established in 1963, the Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal honors Coast Guard Reservists who honorably complete a tour of three years of service without disciplinary action; it is comparable to the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. read more »
Established on March 3, 1984, the Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon honor Coast Guard members who satisfactorily carry out a Permanent Change of Station tour at a designated station including remote locations such as the Arctic Circle or combat areas. Tours completed at stations where dependents are permitted are not eligible for the award. read more »
Established in 1984, the Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out service for a minimum agglomerate term of one year aboard a Coast Guard cutter, with a Fleet Training Group, or aboard other qualifying seacraft. read more »
Established on July 1, 1987, the Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out designated feats of exceptional service in non-combat situations that are not eligible for other awards. read more »
Established in 1963, the Coast Guard Unit Commendation Ribbon is the most prestigious award available to Coast Guard units during peacetime. It honors commands that demonstrate outstanding comportment or acts of valor on behalf of the Coast Guard in non-combat situations. Auxiliary units are also eligible for the award. read more »
In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces members as well as eligible civilians who contributed honorably to the Cold War effort between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. Those who received the Cold War Recognition Certificate may wish to accompany it with a medal and ribbon, though as an independently created award it is not eligible for wear on military uniforms. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Adjutant General’s Outstanding Unit Award honors Colorado National Guard units who carry out exceptional service in the performance of a difficult mission that distinguishes them from their peers. read more »
Established in March of 1979, the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon honors United States Coast Guard personnel who are presented with a letter of commendation from the Coast Guard Commandant. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation established a series of awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon was discontinued in 2002 but is still authorized for uniform wear. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »