Established on April 22, 1953, the National Defense Service Medal honors United States military members who carried out honorable service during designated conflicts. read more »
The NATO Article 5 Active Endeavour Medal honors military members and civilians who have carried out service in support of Operation Active Endeavour, designed to combat terrorism and the transit of weapons of mass destruction through maritime proceedings in the Mediterranean Sea. read more »
The NATO ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Medal honors military members and civilians who have carried out service on behalf of the International Security Assistance Force in an eligible area. To qualify, individuals must be part of designated Joint Operations Area units and must have carried out 30 days of service in Afghanistan, consecutive or agglomerate, in ISAF operations. read more »
The NATO Kosovo Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of NATO operations in Kosovo. To be eligible, individuals must have carried out 30 days of service in this region, consecutively or in agglomerate. read more »
The NATO Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of designated NATO operations. read more »
The NATO Medal with Yugoslavia Bar honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s action in the Bosnian and Yugoslav Wars, beginning in February of 1992 and including Operation Joint Endeavor. read more »
Established in 2003, the NATO Meritorious Service Medal honors NATO personnel, military and civilian alike, who demonstrate outstanding service on behalf of NATO. read more »
The NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for the Balkans Ribbon honors military members and civilians who carried out service in support of NATO operations on or after January 1, 2003 in the Balkan region, including land and airspace in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Yugoslavia.To be eligible, individuals must have carried out 30 days of service in this region, consecutively or in agglomerate. read more »
The NATO Training Mission Iraq Medal honors military members and civilians who carried out service in NATO’s Training Mission to help develop Iraqi training infrastructure to ensure the country’s peacekeeping abilities and to meet its needs as a nation. The mission lasted from 2004 to 2011; the United States contributed 60 instructors as well as support, logistics, and a protection company. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
The Nebraska Legion of Merit Service Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members who distinguish themselves through outstanding or otherwise noteworthy service. read more »
The Nebraska National Guard Outstanding Citizen Soldier Medal honors Nebraska National Guard members who make notable contributions or perform outstanding service to the state of Nebraska. read more »
The Nebraska National Guard Recruiting Achievement Ribbon honors Nebraska National Guard members who successfully secure three new recruits. read more »