The Colorado National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Colorado National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding behavior and noteworthy performance in the service of Colorado. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Mobilization Support Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding behavior and noteworthy comportment when called into mobilization. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who secure three enlistments within a single year or five enlistments over the course of five years. No subsequent awards are issued. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Soldier/Airman of the Year Award Ribbon honors five Colorado National Guard members annually for performances that have distinguished them from their peers. read more »
The Colorado National Guard State Emergency Service Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who carry out service ordered by the Governor and lasting at least one day in the event of a crisis affecting Colorado. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon honors Connecticut National Guard members who carried out service in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf War. It may be issued posthumously. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Connecticut National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in the event of a crisis or emergency as designated by the Governor on or following August 19, 1955. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Long Service Medal honors Connecticut National Guard members who honorably carry out ten years of service on behalf of the state dating back to April 21, 1898. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Medal of Merit honors Connecticut National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or exhibit noteworthy behavior beyond standard expectations that promotes the well-being of the Guard and the State. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Medal of Valor honors Connecticut National Guard members who demonstrate heroic acts or feats of bravery exceeding expectations and typically involving the risk of life. read more »
The Connecticut Selected Reserve Force Medal honors Connecticut National Guard members who carried out honorable service in a designated unit for a minimum term of one year between the dates of October 1, 1965 and September 3, 1969. It may be granted posthumously. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation created awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The Transportation 9-11 Medal was established in 2002 to honor civilians and military personnel who carried out heroic and courageous acts directly following the September 11 attacks. read more »
The Department of Transportation [Secretary’s] Award for Superior Achievement Ribbon honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in the execution of their duties on behalf of the Department of Transportation. read more »
Established on November 3, 1977, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal honors outstanding service carried out in a non-combat context on joint assignment with the Department of Defense and of a lesser degree than would warrant the Defense Superior Service Medal. It is the third most prestigious award presented by the Department of Defense. Eligible service usually takes place over a period of at least one year. read more »
Established on February 6, 1976, the Defense Superior Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out superior service in a capacity of substantial responsibility and in the execution of a joint assignment, typically over an interval of one year or greater. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Award honors Delaware National Guard units that distinguish themselves through outstanding accomplishments or comportment. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Medal honors Delaware National Guard members who serve a term of federal mobilization as directed by the President of the United States. read more »