
The Georgia State Defense Force Legion of Merit Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense Force members for superior service or accomplishments in carrying out duties beyond those normally expected. Qualifying service must be of unusual difficulty or significance or performed in such a manner as to warrant special recognition; in the event of an award for sustained superior service, the honoree must have carried out a minimum of 10 years in the requisite outstanding capacity. read more »

The Georgia State Defense Force Emergency Service School Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense Force members who complete five qualifying emergency response training courses. read more »

Awarded to members of the Georgia State Defense Force who while not qualifying for the Georgia Commendation Medal have still provided excellent service that deserves notice. read more »

The Florida National Guard 5 Year Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who have carried out five years of honorable service. read more »

The Florida National Guard 20 Year Service Medal honors Florida National Guard members who carry out 20 years of honorable service. read more »

The Florida National Guard Retention Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members in positions of leadership who have retained a minimum of five soldiers or airmen in the course of their leadership. read more »

The Florida National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who obtain five new enlistments. read more »

Established in 1942, the Florida National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who exhibit commendable behavior on behalf of the Florida National Guard. It fell out of use in approximately 1958 but was reinstated in 1973, and a medal was later added in 1986. read more »

Established on July 1, 1977, the Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation honors Florida National Guard units that win the Governor’s Trophy by distinguishing themselves from other units through exceptional service above that of other units. read more »

Established on March 30, 1929, the Florida National Guard Cross honors Florida National Guard members who carry out acts of exceptional heroism or otherwise distinguish themselves from their peers through feats of valor in excess of expectations. read more »

Established on December 1, 1958, the Florida National Guard Commendation Medal honors Florida National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service, such as the execution of a heroic act or another noteworthy accomplishment. Originally issued only as ribbon, the medal was authorized in 1973. read more »

The Florida National Guard Active Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who carry out service as part of a significant state tour. read more »

The Delaware National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Delaware National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »

The Delaware National Guard National Defense Service Ribbon honors Delaware National Guard members who have carried out honorable service subsequent to September 11, 2001 or between the dates of August 1990 and August 1991. 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 »

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 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 »

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 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 »