Established on August 3, 1939, the Massachusetts National Guard Military Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who execute a feat of heroism or bravery that sets them apart from their peers but is typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the Medal of Valor.
The Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal honors Nebraska National Guard members who carry out meritorious service of a degree greater than that required for the Nebraska National Guard Achievement Medal but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Nebraska National Guard Distinguished Service Medal.
The Montana National Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors Montana National Guard members who carry out sustained exceptional service, typically in a position of substantial responsibility.
The Montana National Guard Commendation Medal honors Montana National Guard members who carry out meritorious service of a degree greater than that required for the Montana National Guard Achievement Medal but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Montana National Guard Distinguished Service Medal.
The Kansas National Guard Service Medal was created on May 1, 1969 to honor Kansas National Guard personnel who have served on active status for over five years.
The Nebraska National Guard Desert Shield/Storm Service Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members who carried out federal service abroad in Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm.
The Nebraska National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members who carry out service honorably in the event of an emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor.
The Nebraska National Guard Homeland Defense Service Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members and civilians who performed services related to homeland defense, generally in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Noble Eagle. The period of eligibility begins on September 11, 2001, and requires that 30 or more days of qualifying service have been carried out starting on or after that date.
The Nebraska National Guard Individual Achievement Medal honors Nebraska National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service of a lesser degree than would warrant the Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal.
