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 »
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 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 Maryland National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members, current or retired, who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Maryland in a position of significant responsibility, read more »
The Maryland National Guard Outstanding Unit Ribbon honors a Maryland National Guard unit each year that sets itself apart from other units through outstanding service, as determined by the Adjutant General. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Outstanding Soldier Ribbon honors the Soldier and Airman each year who distinguish themselves from their peers through outstanding service. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who successfully bring about two new enlistments or who are responsible for retaining two enlisted individuals. Members serving in an official recruiting capacity are not eligible for the award. Members who can provide documentation of three or more enlistments before January 1987 may also be eligible for the award. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service outside of the continental United States on or subsequent to August 2, 1990. Only one award may be granted per term; terms must last at least 30 days consecutively or 45 days nonconsecutively. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Emergency Duty Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service in the event of an emergency or other crisis as designated by the governor; the operation must last at least eight hours and typically entails maintaining or restoring order, protecting property and wellbeing, aiding local authorities, or offering general relief. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Ribbon honors civilian individuals or members of the armed forces acting in a civilian capacity who carry out noteworthy service to or on behalf of the state of Maryland’s military department. read more »
Established on May 22, 1924, the Massachusetts National Guard Medal of Valor honors Massachusetts National Guard members who execute acts of valor or heroism typically entailing the risk of life and setting them apart from their peers. read more »
Established on August 3, 1939, the Massachusetts National Guard Military Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who execute a feat of heroism or bravery that sets them apart from their peers but is typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the Medal of Valor. read more »
Established on October 15, 1984, the Massachusetts National Guard Humanitarian Service Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who carry out an act of valor or other noteworthy achievement subsequent to July 1, 1985 that does not entail military service but benefits the Massachusetts National Guard by repute or other renown. read more »
The Massachusetts Air National Guard Service Medal honors Massachusetts Air National Guard members who carry out service honorably in the event of an emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. read more »
The Minnesota National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Minnesota National Guard members who carry out exceptional service in a role of great importance. read more »
The Mississippi National Guard Magnolia Cross honors Mississippi National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in carrying out duties of particular responsibility or significance on behalf of Mississippi and its welfare, in such a manner as to set themselves apart from their peers. read more »