The Texas National Guard Combat Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out no fewer than 30 days of service overseas supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and related operations. To qualify, service must have occurred on or after September 11, 2001.
The Tennessee National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon honors Tennessee National Guard units that carry out exemplary service in active duty.
The Tennessee National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Tennessee National Guard members who carry out at least 15 days serving honorably in Tennessee National Guard Counter Drug efforts.
The South Dakota National Guard Emergency Operations Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out service to provide relief in the event of a state emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor.
The South Carolina National Guard Governor’s Unit Citation honors South Carolina National Guard units that set themselves apart from other comparable units through outstanding service.
Established on June 20, 1874, the Silver Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck.
The Rhode Island National Guard Star honors Rhode Island National Guard members who carry out extraordinary service on behalf of the state or federal government while holding a position of substantial responsibility.
The Rhode Island National Guard Service Ribbon honors Rhode Island National Guard members who honorably carry out seven years of uninterrupted service. Federal service in World War I, World War II, or the Korean War may be counted for individuals who subsequently re-entered the Rhode Island National guard within six months of discharge.
The Rhode Island National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Rhode Island National Guard members who honorably carry out service in a designated emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor.
The Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation honors military units that carried out service with the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Indo-China, between August and September of 1954.
