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Indiana National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon
Established in 2002 by then-Governor Frank O’Bannon, the Indiana Homeland Defense Service Ribbon honors members of Indiana’s Army and Air National Guard who performed services related to homeland defense. 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 »
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Indiana National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
Established on January 16, 1979, the Indiana National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who carry out honorable service in the event of a state emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor or Adjutant General. read more »
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Indiana National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon
Established on August 28, 2002, the Indiana National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who carry out service in designated overseas areas on or subsequent to September 11, 2001 for a term of thirty days or more. read more »
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Indiana National Guard OCONUS Service Ribbon
Established on June 17, 1982, the Indiana National Guard OCONUS Service Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who have carried out service honorably outside of the bounds of the continental United States. read more »
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Indiana National Guard Longevity Service Medal Ribbon
Established on January 12, 1954, the Indiana National Guard Long Service Medal honors Indiana National Guard members who carry out ten years of honorable service. Additional awards are issued at intervals of five years. read more »
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Indiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
Established on January 2, 1997, the Indiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who carry out qualifying service in a recruiting capacity. To be eligible, Army National Guard members must achieve their designated recruiting goals for three consecutive months, and Air National Guard members must meet or exceed 115 percent of their recruiting assignment in a single year. read more »
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Indiana National Guard Retention Ribbon
Established on January 2, 1997, the Indiana National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who successfully ensure the retention of five fellow members. read more »
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Indiana National Guard Military Funeral Honors Program Ribbon
Established in May of 2013, the Indiana National Guard Military Funeral Honors Program Ribbon honors Indiana National Guard members who carry out honorable service at military funerals and related events in Indiana through the state’s Military Funeral Honors Program. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit Ribbon
Established on November 1, 1972, the Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit honors Iowa National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishment or acts of heroism on or after January 1, 1965 so as to distinguish themselves from their peers. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Iowa National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service in advancing the state of Iowa but do not meet the qualifications for the federal version of the award or the Commendation Medal. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard Commendation Medal honors Iowa National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishments. read more »
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Iowa National Guard State Service Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard State Service Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who satisfactorily carry out service on behalf of Iowa. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Humanitarian Service Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard Humanitarian Service Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who distinguish themselves through honorable non-military service efforts within Iowa or nationally. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Leadership Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard Leadership Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who satisfactorily complete a qualifying leadership course. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Active Duty Training Ribbon
Now obsolete, the Iowa National Guard Active Duty Training Ribbon honored Iowa National Guard members who satisfactorily complete Active Duty Training, not counting annual field training, Iowa Military Academy, or OCS. read more »
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Iowa National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
The Iowa National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Iowa National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments within a period of one year on or after March 12, 1982. read more »
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Iowa Outstanding Unit Award with Gold Frame Ribbon
Established in 1954, the Iowa Outstanding Unit Award honors Iowa National Guard units that carry out exceptional service so as to set themselves apart from other units, typically involving combat or other operations against hostile forces. read more »
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Kansas National Guard Medal of Excellence Ribbon
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 »
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Kansas National Guard Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon
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 »