The Louisiana National Guard Medal of Honor recognizes Louisiana National Guard members who carry out acts of heroism, valor, or gallantry in a manner to set themselves apart from their peers and typically involving risk of life. To be eligible, the awardee’s whole term of service must have been honorable. The medal may only be awarded to an individual once. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Distinguished Service Cross honors Louisiana National Guard members who execute acts of heroism while carrying out honorable service, typically involving risk of life but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Louisiana Medal of Honor. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in carrying out duties of particular responsibility or significance on behalf of Louisiana and in such a manner as to set themselves apart from their peers. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Legion of Merit Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who set themselves apart from their peers through outstanding performance in significant positions and for service in excess of normal expectations or duties. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Cross of Merit Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate heroism or otherwise exceptional service so as to set themselves apart from their peers but of a lesser nature than would warrant the Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Commendation Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out sustained outstanding service or conduct an individual valorous act to advance the well-being of their unit, typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the Louisiana National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out excellent service or noteworthy accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant the Louisiana National Guard Commendation Ribbon. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate honorable and exceptional service pertinent to strength combat readiness. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in retention efforts, personnel management, or other human resources issues. It may also be awarded to individuals who provide noteworthy contributions to the Family Assistance or Employer Support Programs. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Distinguished Civilian Service Ribbon honors civilians who carry out exceptional service on behalf of Louisiana. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard War Cross Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out a minimum term of ninety days of service in the event of a national emergency, at the start of a declared war, or at presidential behest in other capacities related to national safety. read more »
Established on July 1, 1999, the Louisiana National Guard Cold War Victory Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who carried out honorable service between the dates of May 8, 1945 and December 25, 1991 for a term of no less than eighteen consecutive months. It may only be awarded once. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Emergency Duty Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out service in the event of an emergency or other crisis as designated by the Governor. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out excellent service in designated counter-drug operations for a minimum term of 90 days, which may include initiatives to reduce demand and supply or address substance abuse in other ways. It may only be awarded once and may be granted for service dating back to January 1, 1989. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard General Excellence Medal honors current or former Louisiana National Guard members who carry out four uninterrupted years of service honorably and demonstrate generally faithful and exemplary behavior without incurring disciplinary action. read more »
The Louisiana National Guard Longevity Medal honors Louisiana National Guard members who carry out honorable service for a term of five years, beginning on or subsequent to July 1, 1949 and including active Federal service. read more »
Established on May 2, 1980 and now obsolete, the Maine National Guard Distinguished Service Award honored Maine National Guard members who demonstrated excellence in carrying out duties of particular responsibility or significance on behalf of Maine. Feats of heroism may also qualify for the award. read more »