The Kansas National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out service in designated counter-drug operations for a minimum term of 30 days consecutively, which may include initiatives to reduce demand and supply or address substance abuse in other ways.
This award is given to members of the Kansas National Guard for performing an act that provides significant benefit to his/her unit.
Established March 1, 1997, the Kansas National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out excellent service or noteworthy accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant the Kansas National Guard Commendation Ribbon.
The Kansas Army National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon honors Kansas Army National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in an emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor.
The Kansas Air National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon honors Kansas Air National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in an emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor.
Established on June 4, 1981, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award honors superior unit service in joint activities on behalf of the Department of Defense in excess of expectations and in the event of combat against hostile forces, a national emergency, or other extenuating circumstances affecting the nation. Service dating back to January 23, 1979 is eligible and must have been carried out over a minimum term of thirty days.
The Iowa National Guard State Service Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who satisfactorily carry out service on behalf of Iowa.
The Iowa National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments within a period of one year on or after March 12, 1982.
The Iowa National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Iowa National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service in advancing the state of Iowa but do not meet the qualifications for the federal version of the award or the Commendation Medal.
Established on November 1, 1972, the Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit honors Iowa National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishment or acts of heroism on or after January 1, 1965 so as to distinguish themselves from their peers.
