Coast Guard Recruiting Service
Established on November 2, 1995, the Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out service in a two-year term as a recruiter.
Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation
Established by President George W. Bush in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation honors United States Coast Guard units that served in relief efforts around the Gulf Coast
Coast Guard Overseas Service
Established on October 28, 2009, the Coast Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members on permanent assignment who satisfactorily carry out a minimum term of one year at an overseas station or aboard a ship assigned in an overseas region. Reservists who have carried out at least 36 days at an overseas station during each one-year period are also eligible.
Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
Created in November of 1973, the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation is the Coast Guard version of the Meritorious Unit Commendation; it honors Coast Guard units that exhibit exceptional conduct while carrying out heroic or valorous acts.
Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation
The Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation honors lower-ranking Coast Guard commands that distinguish themselves through outstanding performance or contributions to the Coast Guard as a whole while also exhibiting noteworthy teamwork.
Coast Guard Expert Rifle Ribbon
The Coast Guard Expert Rifle Ribbon accompanies the Marksmanship Medal, which is the highest award for weapons achievement.
Coast Guard E
Created in September of 1990, the Coast Guard E Ribbon (sometimes referred to as the Coast Guard Excellence Ribbon) recognizes Coast Guard units on any cutter that achieves the Operational Excellence Award during its annual training refresher course.
Coast Guard Combat Action
Established on July 16, 2008, the Coast Guard version of the Combat Action Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out satisfactory active service onshore or in seaborne engagement with hostile forces. Prior to 2008, Coast Guard awardees received the Navy/Marine Corps version.
Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation
Discontinued in 1991, the Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation honored units of the U.S. Coast Guard for service taking place between March and October of 1989 and in commemoration of the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the Coast Guard, which was originally known as the Revenue Cutter Service. It may still be worn.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Sustained Service Award
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Sustained Service Award Ribbon honors Coast Guard Auxiliarists who complete 750 hours of volunteer Auxiliary service. This service must be properly documented.