The NATO Training Mission Iraq Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s Training Mission to help develop Iraqi training infrastructure to ensure the country’s peacekeeping abilities and to meet its needs as a nation. The mission lasted from 2004 to 2011; the United States contributed 60 instructors as well as support, logistics, and a protection company. read more »
Established on August 23, 1940, the China Service Medal honor members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out service between July 7, 1937 and September 7, 1939 and/or between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. To be eligible, personnel must have served on shore in China or on designated vessels supporting operations in China. read more »
Established on February 4, 1919, the Navy Cross honors Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel who carry out exceptional feats of heroism during combat or qualifying military operations against forces hostile to the United States, or while carrying out service with friendly forces in armed combat. read more »
The Nebraska National Guard Recruiting Achievement Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members who successfully secure three new recruits. read more »
The Nevada National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who demonstrate excellence while holding a position of notable responsibility. read more »
The Nevada National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who consistently carry out honorable and outstanding service. read more »
The Nevada National Guard Overseas Deployment Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who carry out service in an overseas deployment or other term of duty outside the continental United States. read more »
The Nevada National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who successfully secure a new enlistment. read more »
The Nevada National Guard Resource Protection Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who have completed at least one year of training for the Resource Protection Team. read more »
The Nevada National Guard War on Terror Ribbon honors Nevada National Guard members who have carried out service in operations in the War on Terror or other efforts pertaining to the September 11, 2001 attacks. read more »
The New Jersey National Guard Commendation Medal honors New Jersey National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service, valorous acts, or other accomplishments in excess of expectations and in a manner that enhances the unit or organization as a whole. read more »
The New Jersey National Guard Governor’s Unit Award honors New Jersey National Guard units or other approved units as determined by the Adjutant General that carry out exceptional service so as to set themselves apart from other units. read more »
The New Jersey National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors New Jersey National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »
The New Jersey National Guard Unit Strength Ribbon honors New Jersey National Guard units that maintain strength of 100 percent in a given year from October 1 to September 30. To qualify, the unit must achieve an attendance rate at scheduled training assemblies of at least 80 percent; further, the unit must attain a 75 percent rate of reenlistment during the same year. read more »
The New Jersey National Guard Valor Ribbon honors New Jersey National Guard members who carry out an act of heroism, typically involving risk of life or injury and saving the life of one or more others. read more »
The New Mexico National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors New Mexico National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in an emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor. read more »
The New Mexico National Guard Long Service Ribbon honors New Mexico National Guard members who carry out five years of honorable service. read more »