The Republic of Vietnam Training Service 2C Medal honors military members who carried out exceptional service while assigned at a military training facility or who made substantial and sustained contributions to training South Vietnamese forces. read more »
Established on January 3, 1953, the Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal honors South Vietnamese and, rarely, United States military members who were wounded or killed in combat in the Vietnam War. read more »
The Rhode Island National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Rhode Island National Guard members who honorably carry out service in a designated emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. 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 »
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 »
Established on October 7, 1991 by the Saudi government, the Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait Medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the Liberation of Kuwait and Operation Desert Storm between the dates of January 17 and February 28,1991. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Second Haitian Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who carried out service either on shore or asail in Haiti or its surrounding waters. The range of qualifying dates extends from April 1, 1919 and June 15, 1920. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Second Haitian Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who carried out service either on shore or asail in Haiti or its surrounding waters. The range of qualifying dates extends from April 1, 1919 and June 15, 1920. read more »
Authorized by the United States Congress on November 8, 1929, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal honors members of the U.S. Marine Corps for service in Nicaragua. This service must have taken place in a naval operation carried out at any point from August 27, 1926 and January 2, 1933. read more »
Authorized by the United States Congress on November 8, 1929, the Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal honors members of the U.S. Navy for service in Nicaragua. This service must have taken place in a naval operation carried out at any point from August 27, 1926 and January 2, 1933. 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 »
Established on July 19, 1932, the Silver Star Medal honors United States military members who demonstrate gallantry or heroism in combat; it may also be awarded for service with friendly foreign militaries. 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 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 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 »
Established on March 12, 1991, the Southwest Asia Service Medal honors United States military personnel who carried out service in Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the Navy and Marine Corps versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal honor personnel in those branches of the military who carried out active duty in the Spanish-American War between the dates of May 1 and August 16, 1898. Initially presented only to those who served in the Philippines, its reach was expanded to include service in the Caribbean as well with the discontinuation of the West Indies Campaign Medal in 1913. read more »