The United Nations Operation in Somalia Medal honors military personnel who carried out service as part of an unarmed, uniformed observation group designed to monitor the ceasefire in Mogadishu. read more »
The Utah National Guard Medal of Merit honors Utah National Guard members who carry out sustained exemplary service or execute a feat of heroism, typically in a position of considerable responsibility and in such a manner as to enhance or promote the Utah National Guard as a whole. read more »
The Utah National Guard Service Ribbon honors Utah National Guard members who carry out honorable service while maintaining a minimum of 90 percent attendance. The first award is made after three years of service, the second after five, and any subsequent awards at five-year intervals. read more »
Established on July 8, 1965, the Vietnam Service Medal honors members of the United States military who carried out service in the Vietnam War. read more »
The Virgin Islands National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Virgin Islands National Guard members who carry out especially meritorious service. read more »
The Virginia National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Virginia National Guard members who honorably carry out service in the event of a state emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. read more »
The Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit honors Virginia National Guard members who carry out extraordinarily distinguished or meritorious service on behalf of Virginia. read more »
The Virginia National Guard Service Ribbon honors Virginia National Guard members who honorably carry out a three-year term of service. read more »
The Virginia National Guard Strength Maintenance Ribbon honors Virginia National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in enhancing the strength of the Guard. read more »
The District of Columbia National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors District of Columbia National Guard members who carry out an act of heroism or sustained meritorious service. read more »
The District of Columbia Recognition Ribbon honors District of Columbia National Guard members who have been bestowed one of the District of Columbia National Guard individual awards. read more »
The Washington Air National Guard Aerial Achievement Ribbon honors Washington Air National Guard members who demonstrate consistent excellence in aerial flight. read more »
The Washington National Guard Meritorious Achievement Ribbon honors Washington National Guard members who carry out service or accomplishments that benefit their unit, related operations, or the Guard as a whole. read more »
The naval edition of the West Indies Campaign medal was established in 1908 to recognize members of the United States Navy who served in the West Indies during the Spanish-American War. After the U.S. signed an agreement to end the display of Spain’s national colors on U.S. service medals, the award was discontinued in 1913 and was replaced by the Spanish Campaign Medal. read more »
The Wisconsin National Guard Eisenhower Trophy honors Wisconsin National Guard units that achieve the best performance in the execution of training exercises. read more »
The Wisconsin National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Wisconsin National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service or execute other outstanding accomplishments on behalf of the Guard. Civilians are also eligible for the award under the same criteria. read more »