Established on July 1, 1979, the Kansas National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who set themselves apart from their peers through a heroic feat or a sustained term of outstanding service exceeding expectations. read more »
This award is given to members of the Kansas National Guard for performing an act that provides significant benefit to his/her unit. read more »
Established March 1, 1997, the Kansas National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out excellent service or noteworthy accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant the Kansas National Guard Commendation Ribbon. read more »
The Kansas Army National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon honors Kansas Army National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in an emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor. read more »
The Kansas Air National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon honors Kansas Air National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in an emergency or other crisis as declared by the Governor. read more »
The Kansas National Guard Homeland Defense Service Ribbon honors Kansas 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 Kansas National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out service in designated counter-drug operations for a minimum term of 30 days consecutively, which may include initiatives to reduce demand and supply or address substance abuse in other ways. read more »
The Kansas National Guard Service Medal was created on May 1, 1969 to honor Kansas National Guard personnel who have served on active status for over five years. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Medal of Valor honors Kentucky National Guard members who execute a feat of heroism or bravery that exceeds expectations and that typically entails risk of life; to be eligible, acts must have been witnessed by another party or otherwise proved. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Kentucky in a position of significant responsibility, including feats of heroism and often involving the risk of injury. read more »
Now obsolete, this medal has been replaced by the Kentucky Merit Ribbon. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant a more prestigious award. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Berlin Crisis Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carried out service during the Berlin Crisis following mobilization between October 1961 and August 1962. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Faithful Service Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out five years of active service either consecutively or in agglomerate. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Active Duty Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out three or more days of service honorably and consecutively in the event of a state emergency or crisis. read more »
The Kentucky Physical Fitness Ribbon is awarded to recognize members of the Kentucky National Guard who distinguish themselves by achieving a minimum score of 290 points on the Army PHysical Fitness Test and the highest score within their major command. read more »