The Texas National Guard Outstanding Service Medal honors Texas National Guard members or members of other military bodies who carry out exemplary service on behalf of Texas, as determined by the Adjutant General.
The Texas National Guard Humanitarian Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out satisfactory service in operations designed to protect life or preserve property in the event of an natural disaster or other crisis, typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the federal Humanitarian Service Medal.
The Texas National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who have carried out satisfactory active duty on or subsequent to September 11, 2001, and under Title 32 of the U.S. code.
The Texas National Guard Governor’s Unit Citation Ribbon honors Texas National Guard Units that demonstrate exceptional valor or for sustained exemplary service over a period of no less than one year.
The Texas National Guard Enlisted Basic Training Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who successfully complete a Basic Training course.
The Texas National Guard Desert Shield/Desert Storm Campaign Medal honors Texas National Guard members who carried out service supporting Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm on or subsequent to August 1, 1990.
The Texas National Guard Combat Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out no fewer than 30 days of service overseas supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and related operations. To qualify, service must have occurred on or after September 11, 2001.
The Texas National Guard Cavalry Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out no fewer than 30 days of service overseas supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and related operations with the 124th Cavalry. It is a one-time award, and qualifying service must have occurred on or after September 11, 2001.
The Tennessee National Guard War Service Ribbon honors Tennessee National Guard members who carry out service on a federal level in the event of a national emergency or other crisis.
The Tennessee National Guard Volunteer Ribbon honors Tennessee National Guard members who provide service on a volunteer basis after having completed his or her obligatory term. The award may only be issued once to an individual.
