The Colorado National Guard Soldier/Airman of the Year Award Ribbon honors five Colorado National Guard members annually for performances that have distinguished them from their peers. read more »
The Colorado National Guard State Emergency Service Ribbon honors Colorado National Guard members who carry out service ordered by the Governor and lasting at least one day in the event of a crisis affecting Colorado. read more »
Established on February 17, 1969, the Navy/Marine Corps version of the Combat Action Ribbon honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carry out satisfactory active service onshore or in seaborne engagement with hostile forces. Prior to 2008, Coast Guard awardees also received the Navy/Marine Corps version. read more »
Established on March 9, 1964, the Combat Readiness Medal honors members of the United States Air Force who demonstrate continued noteworthy preparedness for direct weapon-system employment for a minimum agglomerated term of two years without any gaps in excess of 120 days. read more »
Established in March of 1979, the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbon honors United States Coast Guard personnel who are presented with a letter of commendation from the Coast Guard Commandant. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon honors Connecticut National Guard members who carried out service in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf War. It may be issued posthumously. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon honors Connecticut National Guard members who carry out service on behalf of the state in the event of a crisis or emergency as designated by the Governor on or following August 19, 1955. read more »
The Connecticut National Guard Long Service Medal honors Connecticut National Guard members who honorably carry out ten years of service on behalf of the state dating back to April 21, 1898. 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 »
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 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 »
Established on May 11, 1909, the Cuban Pacification Medal honors United States military members who carried out service onshore in Cuba between September 12, 1906 and April 1, 1909. read more »
Established on May 11, 1909, the Cuban Pacification Medal honors United States military members who carried out service onshore in Cuba between September 12, 1906 and April 1, 1909. read more »
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Department of Transportation established a series of awards to honor civilians and military personnel who assisted in subsequent relief efforts. The 9-11 Coast Guard Ribbon was discontinued in 2002 but is still authorized for uniform wear. 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 December 7, 1992 and discontinued on March 1, 2002, the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal honors Coast Guard members who carry out exceptional service in a position or task of considerable responsibility while operating under the aegis of the Department of Transportation. read more »
Created in 1994 and discontinued in 2003, the D.O.T. Outstanding Unit Citation honors United States Coast Guard units that carried out noteworthy service; it was the most prestigious award available to Coast Guard members at the unit level. read more »
The second-highest award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary’s Award for Meritorious Achievement honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership or otherwise noteworthy service over a sustained interval, including service that results in major accomplishments, improved protocols, or other distinguishing contributions to Department of Transportation operations. read more »
The Secretary’s Award For Outstanding Achievement is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Secretary of Transportation. It honors Coast Guard members who demonstrate exceptional leadership that contributes significantly to events or proceedings of import at a national or international level. read more »