Georgia National Guard Commendation
The Georgia National Guard Commendation Medal honors Georgia National Guard members who have carried out continuous outstanding service or made substantial contributions to a mission or general operations.
The Georgia National Guard Commendation Medal honors Georgia National Guard members who have carried out continuous outstanding service or made substantial contributions to a mission or general operations.
The Georgia National Guard Medal For Valor honors Georgia National Guard members who, in the course of serving the state, perform an outstanding act of courage exceeding normal expectations, which may involve the risk of life. The award is not given for federal service or wartime service; to be eligible, service must have been carried out on or after January 1, 1955.
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.
The Georgia State Defense Force Commendation Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense members who demonstrate sustained excellent service as well as loyalty and dedication.
The Georgia National Guard 10 Year Service Medal Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who carry out 10 years of service honorably.
The Georgia National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who successfully recruit five new enlistments.
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.
The Georgia National Guard Humanitarian Service Award honors Georgia National Guard members who make significant contributions to humanitarian efforts.
The Georgia National Guard Distinguished Unit Citation honors Georgia National Guard units that qualify for the Eisenhower Trophy, which is awarded annually to recognize outstanding National Guard units across the country.
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.