The Kansas National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out service in designated counter-drug operations for a minimum term of 30 days consecutively, which may include initiatives to reduce demand and supply or address substance abuse in other ways. read more »
The Kansas National Guard Service Medal was created on May 1, 1969 to honor Kansas National Guard personnel who have served on active status for over five years. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Kentucky in a position of significant responsibility, including feats of heroism and often involving the risk of injury. read more »
Now obsolete, this medal has been replaced by the Kentucky Merit Ribbon. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant a more prestigious award. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Faithful Service Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out five years of active service either consecutively or in agglomerate. read more »
The Kentucky Physical Fitness Ribbon is awarded to recognize members of the Kentucky National Guard who distinguish themselves by achieving a minimum score of 290 points on the Army PHysical Fitness Test and the highest score within their major command. 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 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 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 »
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 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 Soldier of the Year Award honors the Maine Army National Guard whose performance distinguishes him or herself from peers each year. 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 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 »