
The Tennessee National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon honors Tennessee National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service as determined by a superior. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Service Medal honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out active duty at the state level or the federal level. read more »

The South Dakota Recruiting Service Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in the area of recruiting. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Unit Citation honors South Dakota National Guard members that carry out outstanding service in such a manner as to distinguish themselves from comparable units. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Medal of Valor honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out a heroic feat. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Emergency Operations Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out service to provide relief in the event of a state emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Distinguished Unit Award honors South Dakota National Guard units that carry out extraordinary service so as to distinguish themselves as the best in their branch. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out extraordinary service or feats of valor so as to set themselves apart from their peers. read more »

The South Dakota National Guard Desert Storm Ribbon recognizes South Dakota National Guard members who carried out service honorably in the Persian Gulf War between the years of 1990 and 1991. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Retirement Medal honors South Carolina National Guard members who carry out at least a five-year term of service. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Palmetto Cross Medal honors South Carolina National Guard members or civilians who carry out an act of heroism to save another individual’s life, typically entailing the risk of their own. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Governor’s Unit Citation honors South Carolina National Guard units that set themselves apart from other comparable units through outstanding service. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Exceptional Service Medal honors South Carolina National Guard members who carry out an exceptional feat or accomplishment. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Exceptional Service Medal honors South Carolina National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service in the event of a state or federal emergency as determined by the appropriate authorities; qualifying service typically entails protecting the health, safety, and/or property of others. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Counter-Drug Ribbon honors South Carolina National Guard members who carry out a year of duties with the Counterdrug Task Force. read more »

The South Carolina National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors South Carolina National Guard members who distinguish themselves through outstanding service or valorous acts. read more »

Established on June 20, 1874, the Silver Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck. read more »

The Rhode Island National Guard Star honors Rhode Island National Guard members who carry out extraordinary service on behalf of the state or federal government while holding a position of substantial responsibility. read more »

The Rhode Island National Guard Service Ribbon honors Rhode Island National Guard members who honorably carry out seven years of uninterrupted service. Federal service in World War I, World War II, or the Korean War may be counted for individuals who subsequently re-entered the Rhode Island National guard within six months of discharge. read more »