California National Guard Medal of Valor
The California National Guard Medal of Valor honors California National Guard members who demonstrate heroic acts or feats of bravery exceeding expectations and typically involving the risk of life.
California National Guard Medal of Merit
The California National Guard Medal of Merit honors California National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or exhibit noteworthy behavior beyond standard expectations that promotes the wellbeing of the Guard and the State. Civilians and members of other military branches are also eligible for the award.
California National Guard Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation (with Gold Frame)
The California National Guard Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation honors California National Guard units who demonstrate excellent achievement or performance to distinguish themselves from other units.
California National Guard Good Conduct Medal
The California National Guard Good Conduct Medal honors members of the California National Guard who carry out sustained exemplary and honorable service and stand out as a model to others for a minimum period of three consecutive years with no infractions or other disciplinary action.
California National Guard Federal Service
The California National Guard Federal Service Ribbon honors California National Guard Members who carry out honorable service as part of a mission resulting from a directive of the President of the United States under Title 10.
California National Guard Enlisted Trainers Excellence
The California National Guard Enlisted Trainers Excellence Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out noteworthy conduct in preparing or administering training or who make significant contributions to improving training outcomes.
California National Guard Enlisted Excellence
The California National Guard Enlisted Excellence Ribbon honors members of the California National Guard who distinguish themselves through commendable and honorable behavior for a term of no fewer than two consecutive years of service.
California National Guard Drill Attendance
The California National Guard Drill Attendance Ribbon honors California National Guard members who achieve perfect attendance at all ordered assemblies throughout the training period.
California National Guard Commendation Medal
The California National Guard Commendation Medal honors California National Guard members who distinguish themselves through outstanding service or accomplishments of a nature that do not warrant the California Medal of Merit.
California National Guard Commanding General’s Meritorious Unit Citation
The California National Guard Commanding General’s Meritorious Unit Citation recognizes units of the California National Guard that distinguish themselves through outstanding accomplishments or comportment during peacetime. The term of service must have been carried out after September 11, 2001.