
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. read more »


Established on August 3, 1983, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who rank below O-6 and perform noteworthy service on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »


Established on June 25, 1963, the Joint Service Achievement Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service or achievement on behalf of designated organizations including the Defense Agencies, the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Headquarters of Unified Commands, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense. read more »

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. read more »

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. read more »

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. read more »

This award is given to members of the Kansas National Guard for performing an act that provides significant benefit to his/her unit. read more »

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. read more »

Established on July 1, 1979, the Kansas National Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out heroic acts or sustained outstanding service above and beyond normal duties and typically involving risk of life or injury. The act of saving a life may sufficiently qualify an individual for the award. read more »

The Kansas National Guard Homeland Defense Service Ribbon honors Kansas 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. read more »

Established on October 1, 1995, the Kansas National Guard Medal of Excellence honors Kansas National Guard members, civilians, and public officials who perform outstanding service in a position of significant responsibility or who carry out acts of heroism typically involving the risk of life or injury. The act of life-saving does not in itself warrant the award. read more »

Established on July 1, 1979, the Kansas National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who set themselves apart from their peers through a heroic feat or a sustained term of outstanding service exceeding expectations. read more »

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. read more »

Now obsolete, this medal has been replaced by the Kentucky Merit Ribbon. read more »

The Kentucky National Guard Active Duty Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out three or more days of service honorably and consecutively in the event of a state emergency or crisis. read more »