The Colorado National Guard Meritorious Conduct Medal Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who perform heroic acts or noteworthy feats of courage typically involving the risk of life to save others.
The Colorado National Guard Long Service Medal Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who carry out an agglomerated term of ten years of service.
The Colorado National Guard Foreign Deployment Service Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard Members who carry out honorable service while deployed in a foreign nation for a period of training of at least four days consecutively.
The Colorado National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who who distinguish themselves through outstanding service or accomplishments of a nature that do not warrant the Colorado Meritorious Service Medal.
The Colorado National Guard Adjutant General’s Outstanding Unit Award honors Colorado National Guard units who carry out exceptional service in the performance of a difficult mission that distinguishes them from their peers.
The Colorado National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard Members who demonstrate noteworthy behavior or achievements or who otherwise make significant contributions to maintaining the wellbeing of Colorado and its residents.
Established on May 11, 1942, the Civilian Air Medal honors individuals for heroic acts or otherwise exceptional achievement while carrying out flight or aerial combat operations. It may be awarded either to US or foreign military or civilian personnel and is only awarded during wartime operations. Eligible operations are determined at the discretion of MAJCOMs.
The Civilian Aerial Achievement Medal was created in 1988 with the intent to honor Air Force personnel who are not eligible to receive the Air Medal. Recipients of the award, which may be granted to military members by wing commanders or to civilians by the Secretary of the Air Force, are those who have demonstrated a continuously high level of achievement in aerial flight that exceeds the normal expectations. The award extends to personnel who operate unmanned aircraft as well. Eligible civilians are those who demonstrate continued exceptional achievement exceeding expectations.
The California National Guard State Service Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out active service on behalf of California in wartime or in a state of emergency declared by the governor.
The California National Guard Service Medal Ribbon honors California National Guard members who carry out ten years of service. After the initial award, it is administered at intervals of five years.
