The Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Medal honors current or former Louisiana National Guard members who carry out four uninterrupted years of service honorably and demonstrate generally faithful and exemplary behavior without incurring disciplinary action. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Legion of Merit Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who set themselves apart from their peers through outstanding performance in significant positions and for service in excess of normal expectations or duties. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Longevity Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out honorable service for a term of five years, beginning on or subsequent to July 1, 1949 and including active Federal service. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Medal of Honor recognizes Louisiana National Guard members who carry out acts of heroism, valor, or gallantry in a manner to set themselves apart from their peers and typically involving risk of life. To be eligible, the awardee’s whole term of service must have been honorable. The medal may only be awarded to an individual once. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate honorable and exceptional service pertinent to strength combat readiness. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in retention efforts, personnel management, or other human resources issues. It may also be awarded to individuals who provide noteworthy contributions to the Family Assistance or Employer Support Programs. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard War Cross Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out a minimum term of ninety days of service in the event of a national emergency, at the start of a declared war, or at presidential behest in other capacities related to national safety. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980, the Maine National Guard Academic Award honors Maine National Guard members who have achieved academic honors in training, instructional courses, leaderships schools, and other qualifying educational ventures. It may be awarded retroactively. read more »
The Maine National Guard Achievement Medal honors Maine National Guard members who carry out exceptional service on behalf of a particular organization. It is thus distinct from the Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes service specifically on behalf of the Maine National Guard. read more »
The Maine National Guard Adjutant General Award honors Maine National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or perform noteworthy achievements. read more »
The Maine National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year Award honors the Maine Air National Guard member whose performance distinguishes him or herself from peers each year. read more »
Established on December 30, 1957, the Maine National Guard Basic Training Ribbon honors Maine National Guard members who satisfactorily complete active duty basic training. It is the Maine National Guard’s oldest award. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980, the Maine National Guard Commander’s Award honors Maine National Guard members who carry out commendable service. read more »
Now obsolete, the Maine National Guard Commendation Medal honored Maine National Guard members who carried out exemplary service or execute a feat of notable valor or difficulty. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980 and now obsolete, the Maine National Guard Distinguished Service Award honored Maine National Guard members who demonstrated excellence in carrying out duties of particular responsibility or significance on behalf of Maine. Feats of heroism may also qualify for the award. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980 and now obsolete, the Maine National Guard Good Conduct Ribbon honored Maine National Guard members who carried out three years of honorable service while demonstrating fidelity and not incurring disciplinary action. read more »
Established on July 27, 1962, the Maine National Guard National Emergency Service Ribbon honors Maine national guard members who carry out honorable service in the event of a designated national emergency. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980, the Maine National Guard Recruiting Award honors Maine National Guard members who successfully obtain five new enlistments within a period of one year. Individuals serving in an official capacity as recruiters are not eligible. read more »