Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
Created in 1942, the Legion of Merit Medal is granted to individuals who demonstrate an exceptional level of meritorious conduct. It may be awarded either to members of the United States Armed Forces or to members of foreign military and political bodies. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out excellent service or noteworthy accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant the Louisiana National Guard Commendation Ribbon. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Distinguished Service Cross honors Louisiana National Guard members who execute acts of heroism while carrying out honorable service, typically involving risk of life but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Louisiana Medal of Honor. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Medal honors current or former Louisiana National Guard members who carry out four uninterrupted years of service honorably and demonstrate generally faithful and exemplary behavior without incurring disciplinary action. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate honorable and exceptional service pertinent to strength combat readiness. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in retention efforts, personnel management, or other human resources issues. It may also be awarded to individuals who provide noteworthy contributions to the Family Assistance or Employer Support Programs. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980, the Maine National Guard Academic Award honors Maine National Guard members who have achieved academic honors in training, instructional courses, leaderships schools, and other qualifying educational ventures. It may be awarded retroactively. read more »
The Maine National Guard Achievement Medal honors Maine National Guard members who carry out exceptional service on behalf of a particular organization. It is thus distinct from the Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes service specifically on behalf of the Maine National Guard. read more »
The Maine National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year Award honors the Maine Air National Guard member whose performance distinguishes him or herself from peers each year. read more »
Established on December 30, 1957, the Maine National Guard Basic Training Ribbon honors Maine National Guard members who satisfactorily complete active duty basic training. It is the Maine National Guard’s oldest award. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980, the Maine National Guard Recruiting Award honors Maine National Guard members who successfully obtain five new enlistments within a period of one year. Individuals serving in an official capacity as recruiters are not eligible. read more »
The Maine National Guard Outstanding Soldier of the Year Award honors the Maine Army National Guard whose performance distinguishes him or herself from peers each year. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980 and now obsolete, the Maine National Guard State Emergency Service Award honored Maine National Guard members who carried out honorable service in the event of a state emergency or other crisis designated by the Adjutant General. It may be awarded retroactively. read more »
The medal recognized service in and around China before and after World War II. read more »
Established in August of 2014, the Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out a three-year tour in a position as a combat instructor or other significant leadership position at the School of Infantry East or School of Infantry West on or subsequent to October 9, 2002. read more »
Established in July of 1997, the Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who satisfactorily carry out a three-year term as a drill instructor on or subsequent to October 6, 1952. read more »
Established on May 8, 1919, the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal honors Marine Corps members who participated in a foreign landing, engaged in combat against an enemy force, or carried out service in qualifying operations for which there is no other corresponding award. read more »