The California National Guard Order of California Medal Ribbon honors California National Guard members who demonstrate exceptional behavior or accomplishment while carrying out service to California or the nation while holding a position of major responsibility, typically in the act of a particularly difficult undertaking. read more »
The California National Guard Recruiting Achievement Ribbon honors California National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding recruiting performances. read more »
The California National Guard Senior Enlisted Leadership Ribbon honors California National Guard Senior Enlisted members. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
The Civilian Award For Humanitarian Service Medal honors civilian individuals who perform noteworthy service or deeds of a humanitarian bent. It is awarded at the discretion of the relevant major Army commands. read more »
Now obsolete, the Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal honored civilians who demonstrated continuously noteworthy conduct or a single feat of courage involving the risk of safety while serving the United States government in Vietnam on or after January 1, 1962. read more »
Now obsolete, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Observer Ribbon was awarded to members of the United States Coast Guard for performed meritorious service while searching for and assisting vessels and individuals in distress in and near waters. read more »
In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces members as well as eligible civilians who contributed honorably to the Cold War effort between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. Those who received the Cold War Recognition Certificate may wish to accompany it with a medal and ribbon, though as an independently created award it is not eligible for wear on military uniforms. read more »
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. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Active Service Medal may be awarded to individuals who have served in active duty or in any campaign with the Colorado National Guard under the order of the President. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »
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. read more »