Established by President George W. Bush in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation honors United States Coast Guard units that served in relief efforts around the Gulf Coast read more »
Established on November 2, 1995, the Coast Guard Recruiting Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out service in a two-year term as a recruiter. read more »
Established in 1963, the Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal honors Coast Guard Reservists who honorably complete a tour of three years of service without disciplinary action; it is comparable to the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. read more »
Established on March 3, 1984, the Coast Guard Restricted Duty Ribbon honor Coast Guard members who satisfactorily carry out a Permanent Change of Station tour at a designated station including remote locations such as the Arctic Circle or combat areas. Tours completed at stations where dependents are permitted are not eligible for the award. read more »
Established in 1984, the Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out service for a minimum agglomerate term of one year aboard a Coast Guard cutter, with a Fleet Training Group, or aboard other qualifying seacraft. read more »
Established on July 1, 1987, the Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon honors Coast Guard members who carry out designated feats of exceptional service in non-combat situations that are not eligible for other awards. read more »
Established in 1963, the Coast Guard Unit Commendation Ribbon is the most prestigious award available to Coast Guard units during peacetime. It honors commands that demonstrate outstanding comportment or acts of valor on behalf of the Coast Guard in non-combat situations. Auxiliary units are also eligible for the award. read more »
In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces members as well as eligible civilians who contributed honorably to the Cold War effort between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. Those who received the Cold War Recognition Certificate may wish to accompany it with a medal and ribbon, though as an independently created award it is not eligible for wear on military uniforms. read more »
In 1998, Congress directed the Secretary of Defense to establish a certificate to honor United States Armed Forces members as well as eligible civilians who contributed honorably to the Cold War effort between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991. Those who received the Cold War Recognition Certificate may wish to accompany it with a medal and ribbon, though as an independently created award it is not eligible for wear on military uniforms. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard Members who demonstrate noteworthy behavior or achievements or who otherwise make significant contributions to maintaining the wellbeing of Colorado and its residents. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Active Service Medal may be awarded to individuals who have served in active duty or in any campaign with the Colorado National Guard under the order of the President. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Adjutant General’s Outstanding Unit Award honors Colorado National Guard units who carry out exceptional service in the performance of a difficult mission that distinguishes them from their peers. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Commendation Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who who distinguish themselves through outstanding service or accomplishments of a nature that do not warrant the Colorado Meritorious Service Medal. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Foreign Deployment Service Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard Members who carry out honorable service while deployed in a foreign nation for a period of training of at least four days consecutively. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Long Service Medal Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who carry out an agglomerated term of ten years of service. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Meritorious Conduct Medal Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who perform heroic acts or noteworthy feats of courage typically involving the risk of life to save others. read more »
The Colorado National Guard Meritorious Service Medal honors Colorado National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding behavior and noteworthy performance in the service of Colorado. read more »