The Coast Guard Auxiliary AMOS Public Education Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who carry out a minimum of 30 hours as an instructor or a minimum of 60 hours as an instructional aid. A combination of the two equivalent to 30 credits may also warrant the award. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary AMOS Member Resources Ribbon honored Coast Guard Auxiliary members whose recruiting efforts resulted in seven enlistments; it was issued on a yearly basis. read more »
The Coast Guard Auxiliary 5 Year Member Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliary members who have carried out five years of honorable service. 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 »
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 »
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 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 Counter Narcotics Service Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out service supporting designated counterdrug missions including and subsequent to Operation Border Ranger in 1987; members of other agencies or military branches may also be presented with this award. read more »
Established on October 25, 1915, the Belgian Croix de Guerre Medal honors personnel from any of the Allied military forces who carried out individual acts of heroism during World War I alone or as part of a unit; eligible acts must have been performed on Belgian soil. A second version for heroic feats performed during World War II was created in 1940. read more »
Established in 1976, the Basic Training Honor Graduate Ribbon honors military recruits whose performance in basic training puts them at their top of their classes. There are distinct awards for the Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy. read more »
The Arkansas National Guard Federal Service Ribbon is granted at the discretion of the Arkansas Adjutant General to members of the Arkansas National Guard who have served in the event of a federal mobilization for a term of 30 days. read more »
The Arkansas National Guard Exceptional Service Ribbon honors Arkansas National Guard personnel who have carried out their service with a high degree of excellence and effectiveness. read more »
The NATO Medal with Yugoslavia Bar honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s action in the Bosnian and Yugoslav Wars, beginning in February of 1992 and including Operation Joint Endeavor. read more »
Established in 1907, the Indian Campaign Medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the American Indian Wars between the years of 1865 and 1891. read more »
Established on August 9, 2007, the Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal honors the efforts of civilians supporting the Department of Defense and the United States Armed Forces in combating terrorism around the world. read more »
Now obsolete, the Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal honored civilians who demonstrated continuously noteworthy conduct or a single feat of courage involving the risk of safety while serving the United States government in Vietnam on or after January 1, 1962. read more »
The Civilian Award For Humanitarian Service Medal honors civilian individuals who perform noteworthy service or deeds of a humanitarian bent. It is awarded at the discretion of the relevant major Army commands. 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 »
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 »