The Maryland National Guard Outstanding Soldier Ribbon honors the Soldier and Airman each year who distinguish themselves from their peers through outstanding service. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Meritorious Civilian Service Ribbon honors civilian individuals or members of the armed forces acting in a civilian capacity who carry out noteworthy service to or on behalf of the state of Maryland’s military department. read more »
The Maryland National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members, current or retired, who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Maryland in a position of significant responsibility, read more »
The Maryland National Guard Emergency Duty Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service in the event of an emergency or other crisis as designated by the governor; the operation must last at least eight hours and typically entails maintaining or restoring order, protecting property and wellbeing, aiding local authorities, or offering general relief. 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 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 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 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 Kentucky National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Distinguished Service Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who carry out noteworthy service on behalf of Kentucky in a position of significant responsibility, including feats of heroism and often involving the risk of injury. read more »
The Kentucky National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Kentucky National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service or accomplishments of a lesser degree than would warrant a more prestigious award. read more »
Established on July 1, 1979, the Kansas National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who set themselves apart from their peers through a heroic feat or a sustained term of outstanding service exceeding expectations. read more »
The Kansas National Guard Counter Drug Service Ribbon honors Kansas National Guard members who carry out service in designated counter-drug operations for a minimum term of 30 days consecutively, which may include initiatives to reduce demand and supply or address substance abuse in other ways. read more »
Established on June 4, 1981, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award honors superior unit service in joint activities on behalf of the Department of Defense in excess of expectations and in the event of combat against hostile forces, a national emergency, or other extenuating circumstances affecting the nation. Service dating back to January 23, 1979 is eligible and must have been carried out over a minimum term of thirty days. read more »
Established on January 10, 1963, the Indiana National Guard Commendation Medal honors Indiana National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service, valorous acts, or other accomplishments in excess of expectations but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Indiana Distinguished Service Medal. read more »
The Illinois National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Illinois National Guard members who successfully secure at least three new enlistment within a period of two years. read more »
The Idaho National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Idaho National Guard members who carry out noteworthy or outstanding service. read more »