Gold Lifesaving Medal
Established on June 20, 1874, the Gold Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck.
Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award with Large Gold Frame
The Georgia State Defense Force Unit Commander’s Award honors Georgia State Defense Force Units that demonstrate outstanding service to set themselves apart from other units.
Georgia National Guard Olympic Support
The Georgia National Guard Olympic Support Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who carried out service during the Atlanta, Georgia Olympic Games, which took place in the summer of 1996.
Georgia National Guard Defense Force Legion of Merit
The Georgia State Defense Force Legion of Merit Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense Force members for superior service or accomplishments in carrying out duties beyond those normally expected. Qualifying service must be of unusual difficulty or significance or performed in such a manner as to warrant special recognition; in the event of an award for sustained superior service, the honoree must have carried out a minimum of 10 years in the requisite outstanding capacity.
Georgia National Guard Defense Force Emergency Service
The Georgia State Defense Force Emergency Service School Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense Force members who complete five qualifying emergency response training courses.
Georgia National Guard Defense Force Achievement
Awarded to members of the Georgia State Defense Force who while not qualifying for the Georgia Commendation Medal have still provided excellent service that deserves notice.
Florida National Guard Retention
The Florida National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members in positions of leadership who have retained a minimum of five soldiers or airmen in the course of their leadership.
Florida National Guard Cross
Established on March 30, 1929, the Florida National Guard Cross honors Florida National Guard members who carry out acts of exceptional heroism or otherwise distinguish themselves from their peers through feats of valor in excess of expectations.
D.O.T. Secretary’s Award For Outstanding Achievement
The Secretary’s Award For Outstanding Achievement is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation. It honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership that contributes significantly to events or proceedings of import at a national or international level.
D.O.T. Secretary’s Award For Meritorious Achievement
The second-highest award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary’s Award for Meritorious Achievement honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership or otherwise noteworthy service over a sustained interval, including service that results in major accomplishments, improved protocols, or other distinguishing contributions to Department of Transportation operations.