Established on February 6, 1976, the Defense Superior Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out superior service in a capacity of substantial responsibility and in the execution of a joint assignment, typically over an interval of one year or greater. read more »
The Delaware National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Award honors Delaware National Guard units that distinguish themselves through outstanding accomplishments or comportment. read more »
Established on July 9, 1970, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal honors U.S. Armed Forces personnel who carry out exceptional service to the end of national security. 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 »
Established on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal honors United States Armed Forces members who carry out acts of heroism or otherwise exceptional achievement in combat situations involving aerial flight on or after November 11, 1918. read more »
Established on December 29, 1921, the Dominican Campaign Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in the Dominican Republic between May 5 and December 4, 1916 during the United States’ invasion of the country. read more »
Established on November 6, 1942, the European – African – Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (EAME) honors military personnel who carried out service in the European Theater during World War II. Initially awarded as a ribbon, the medal was authorized in July of 1947. read more »
Established in 1917, the First Haitian Campaign Medal honors United States Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in support of peacekeeping operations in Haiti between July 9 and December 6, 1915. It is now considered obsolete. read more »
Established on September 22, 1913, the First Nicaraguan Campaign Medal recognizes members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who served in Nicaragua or in surrounding waters between the dates of July 29, 1912 and November 14 of the same year. Eligible vessels include the USS Annapolis, California, Cleveland, Colorado, Denver, Glacier, Maryland, and Tacoma. read more »
Created in 1984, the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon honors U.S. Navy members who carried out service with the Marine Corps between 1984 and 2006, demanding skills and qualifications in excess of those typically expected of Navy personnel. The award was discontinued in 2006 with the authorization of the Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer Insignia and the Fleet Marine Force Enlisted Warfare Specialist programs. 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 »
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 Georgia National Guard State Active Duty Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who carry out active service on behalf of Georgia in the event of an emergency or other crisis as designated by the Governor or Adjutant General. read more »
The Georgia National Guard Counter Narcotics Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who serve in support of a counterdrug operation for an aggregate term of 30 days. 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 Georgia State Defense Force Emergency Service School Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense Force members who complete five qualifying emergency response training courses. read more »
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 »