Established on November 29, 2004, by then-President George W. Bush, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal honors United States military personnel who carried out service in the country of Afghanistan or its airspace. It may also be awarded to personnel who lost their life while serving in Afghanistan. read more »
The Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon honors members of the United States Air Force who carry out standard contingency deployments for a term of either 45 days consecutively or 90 days non-consecutively. read more »
Established on May 11, 1942, the 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 Alabama National Guard Active Duty Basic Training Ribbon recognizes Alabama National Guard personnel who have completed an active duty training course honorably after the year 1955. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel who have demonstrated outstanding or noteworthy behavior in carrying out their duties. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Operation Desert Storm Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel who have carried out service in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel and certain civilians who carry out outstanding service in a role of notable significance. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Faithful Service Medal Ribbon recognizes Alabama National Guard personnel who carry out an aggregated six years of honorable service. read more »
The Alabama National Guard National Emergency Service Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel who carried out active federal service in the Berlin Crisis of 1961. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel who have successfully recruited 10 individuals into service. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Special Service Medal is awarded to members of the Alabama National Guard who carry out 30 days of active service to Alabama. read more »
The Alabama National Guard Veterans Service Ribbon honors Alabama National Guard personnel who have carried out an aggregated 21 years of service. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Adjutant General’s Marksmanship Proficiency Award Ribbon is presented to the top ten guardsmen performers at the Alaska National Guard Adjutant General’s match, a designation awarded in the respective categories of rifle and pistol marksmanship. Winners of the award are invited to compete for the Chief’s Fifty Marksmanship Badge at the national competition. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Air Medal Ribbon is awarded to individuals who demonstrate noteworthy performance during flight operations or for sustained meritorious performance in flight operations. Comprised of the Alaska Army National Guard and the Alaska Air National Guard, the Alaska sector of the United States National Guard numbers approximately 2,300 air guardsmen and 2,000 army guardsmen as of 2008. It operates an anti-missile launch site at Fort Greely. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Brig. Gen. John R. Noyes Medal Ribbon is presented annually to a member of the Alaska Army National Guard who demonstrates superior performance compared to his or her peers. Comprised of the Alaska Army National Guard and the Alaska Air National Guard, the Alaska sector of the United States National Guard numbers approximately 2,300 air guardsmen and 2,000 army guardsmen as of 2008. It operates an anti-missile launch site at Fort Greely. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Cold War Victory Ribbon is the Alaska National Guard version of the Cold War Victory Medal and is issued in ribbon form only. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Community Service Medal Ribbon honors Alaska National Guard members who distinguish themselves by making substantial contributions to their community. read more »
The Alaska National Guard Community Service Medal Ribbon is presented to Alaska National Guard Personnel who distinguish themselves by making substantial contributions to their community. Comprised of the Alaska Army National Guard and the Alaska Air National Guard, the Alaska sector of the United States National Guard numbers approximately 2,300 air guardsmen and 2,000 army guardsmen as of 2008. It operates an anti-missile launch site at Fort Greely. read more »