The Florida National Guard 5 Year Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who have carried out five years of honorable service. read more »
The Florida National Guard Active Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who carry out service as part of a significant state tour. read more »
Established on December 1, 1958, the Florida National Guard Commendation Medal honors Florida National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding service, such as the execution of a heroic act or another noteworthy accomplishment. Originally issued only as ribbon, the medal was authorized in 1973. 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 »
Established on July 1, 1977, the Florida National Guard Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citation honors Florida National Guard units that win the Governor’s Trophy by distinguishing themselves from other units through exceptional service above that of other units. read more »
Established in 1942, the Florida National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who exhibit commendable behavior on behalf of the Florida National Guard. It fell out of use in approximately 1958 but was reinstated in 1973, and a medal was later added in 1986. read more »
The Florida National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Florida National Guard members who obtain five new enlistments. 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 »
Established on September 26, 1939 and issued by the French government, the World War II version of the French Croix de Guerre Medal honors individuals who served with the Allied Powers to combat the Axis forces. It is comparable to the United States Bronze or Silver Star. read more »
Established in March 2004, the Gallant Unit Citation honors Air Force units that have demonstrated exceptionally heroic service in combat against hostile forces on or subsequent to September 11, 2001, typically entailing risk of life but of a lesser degree than would warrant the Presidential Unit Citation and roughly equivalent to feats that would warrant the Silver Star. The Gallant Unit Citation is generally awarded to units no larger than a group and for a single act or brief period of service. read more »
The Georgia National Guard 10 Year Service Medal Ribbon honors Georgia National Guard members who carry out 10 years of service honorably. 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 Commendation Medal honors Georgia National Guard members who have carried out continuous outstanding service or made substantial contributions to a mission or general operations. 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 Commendation Ribbon honors Georgia State Defense members who demonstrate sustained excellent service as well as loyalty and dedication. 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 »
The Georgia National Guard Distinguished Unit Citation honors Georgia National Guard units that qualify for the Eisenhower Trophy, which is awarded annually to recognize outstanding National Guard units across the country. read more »