The Missouri National Guard First Sergeant Ribbon honors Missouri National Guard members who have demonstrated excellence at the rank of First Sergeant for a period of no less than three years. read more »
The Missouri National Guard Expeditionary Service Ribbon honors Missouri National Guard members who carry out service abroad, in United States military operations or in conjunction with United Nations initiatives for no fewer than fifteen days consecutively or an agglomerate of thirty days. read more »
The Missouri National Guard Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon honors Missouri National Guard members who carried out service in Operation Enduring Freedom on or subsequent to October 7, 2001. read more »
The Mississippi National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Mississippi National Guard members who successfully obtain three new enlistments. 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 »
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 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 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 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 »
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 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 »
Established on July 15, 1997, the Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out service as a US Embassy Security Guard dating back to January 28, 1949. read more »
Now obsolete, the Marine Corps Service Ribbon was used between December 17, 1945 and December 17, 1965 to honor Marine Corps Reservists who honorably carried out ten years of service while meeting drill attendance requirements. read more »
Established on June 7, 1995, the Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out a three-year term in the capacity of a Marine Corps Recruiting Command dating back to January 1, 1973. 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 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 »
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 »