The California National Guard Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation honors California National Guard units who demonstrate excellent achievement or performance to distinguish themselves from other units. read more »
The California National Guard Medal of Merit honors California National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or exhibit noteworthy behavior beyond standard expectations that promotes the wellbeing of the Guard and the State. Civilians and members of other military branches are also eligible for the 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 »
The California National Guard Military Cross Ribbon honors California National Guard members who execute a heroic act. The act is not required to have been in the service of California or the United States. read more »
The California National Guard Order of California Medal Ribbon honors California National Guard members who demonstrate exceptional behavior or accomplishment while carrying out service to California or the nation while holding a position of major responsibility, typically in the act of a particularly difficult undertaking. read more »
The California National Guard Recruiting Achievement Ribbon honors California National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding recruiting performances. read more »
The California National Guard Senior Enlisted Leadership Ribbon honors California National Guard Senior Enlisted members. read more »
The California National Guard Service Medal Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out ten years of service. After the initial award, it is administered at intervals of five years. read more »
The California National Guard State Service Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out active service on behalf of California in wartime or in a state of emergency declared by the governor. read more »
Established on January 12, 1905, the China Campaign Medal honors United States military members who carried out service onshore in China between the dates of June 20, 1900 and May 27, 1901 as part of the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the China Relief Expedition Medal is the Marine Corps 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 »
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 »
Established on January 11, 1905, the Civil War Campaign medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the Civil War between April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865 with either the Union or Confederate forces. It is considered the United States’ first campaign medal, though it was issued only as a badge until 1956, when Congress approved the medal. read more »
Established on January 11, 1905, the Civil War Campaign medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the Civil War between April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865 with either the Union or Confederate forces. It is considered the United States’ first campaign medal, though it was issued only as a badge until 1956, when Congress approved the medal. read more »
Established on January 11, 1905, the Civil War Campaign medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the Civil War between April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865 with either the Union or Confederate forces. It is considered the United States’ first campaign medal, though it was issued only as a badge until 1956, when Congress approved the 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. 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 »