The Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service outside of the continental United States on or subsequent to August 2, 1990. Only one award may be granted per term; terms must last at least 30 days consecutively or 45 days nonconsecutively.
The Maryland National Guard Outstanding Unit Ribbon honors a Maryland National Guard unit each year that sets itself apart from other units through outstanding service, as determined by the Adjutant General.
The Maryland National Guard Outstanding Soldier Ribbon honors the Soldier and Airman each year who distinguish themselves from their peers through outstanding service.
The Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Ribbon honors civilian individuals or members of the armed forces acting in a civilian capacity who carry out noteworthy service to or on behalf of the state of Maryland’s military department.
The Maryland National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members, current or retired, who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Maryland in a position of significant responsibility,
The Maryland National Guard Emergency Duty Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service in the event of an emergency or other crisis as designated by the governor; the operation must last at least eight hours and typically entails maintaining or restoring order, protecting property and wellbeing, aiding local authorities, or offering general relief.
Established on July 15, 1997, the Marine Corps Security Guard Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out service as a US Embassy Security Guard dating back to January 28, 1949.
Now obsolete, the Marine Corps Service Ribbon was used between December 17, 1945 and December 17, 1965 to honor Marine Corps Reservists who honorably carried out ten years of service while meeting drill attendance requirements.
Established on June 7, 1995, the Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who carry out a three-year term in the capacity of a Marine Corps Recruiting Command dating back to January 1, 1973.
Established in July of 1997, the Marine Corps Drill Instructor Ribbon honors Marine Corps members who satisfactorily carry out a three-year term as a drill instructor on or subsequent to October 6, 1952.
