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Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon
The Maryland National Guard Overseas Service Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out service outside of the continental United States on or subsequent to August 2, 1990. Only one award may be granted per term; terms must last at least 30 days consecutively or 45 days nonconsecutively. read more »
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Maryland National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
The Maryland National Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Maryland National Guard members who successfully bring about two new enlistments or who are responsible for retaining two enlisted individuals. Members serving in an official recruiting capacity are not eligible for the award. Members who can provide documentation of three or more enlistments before January 1987 may also be eligible for the award. read more »
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Maryland National Guard State Service Medal Ribbon
Established in 1900, the Maryland National Guard State Service Medal honors Maryland National Guard members who carry out five consecutive years of honorable service (from 1922 to 1971, the requirement stipulated 10 years). read more »
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Massachusetts Air National Guard Service Medal Ribbon
The Massachusetts Air National Guard Service Medal honors Massachusetts Air National Guard members who carry out service honorably in the event of an emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. read more »
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Massachusetts National Guard Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Established on October 15, 1984, the Massachusetts National Guard Humanitarian Service Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who carry out an act of valor or other noteworthy achievement subsequent to July 1, 1985 that does not entail military service but benefits the Massachusetts National Guard by repute or other renown. read more »
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Massachusetts National Guard Medal of Valor Ribbon
Established on May 22, 1924, the Massachusetts National Guard Medal of Valor honors Massachusetts National Guard members who execute acts of valor or heroism typically entailing the risk of life and setting them apart from their peers. read more »
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Massachusetts National Guard Military Medal Ribbon
Established on August 3, 1939, the Massachusetts National Guard Military Medal honors Massachusetts National Guard members who execute a feat of heroism or bravery that sets them apart from their peers but is typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the Medal of Valor. read more »
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Medal for Humane Action Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 20, 1949, the Medal for Humane Action honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in operations related to the Berlin Airlift. read more »
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Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal & Ribbon
The Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant vessels running American colors December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945. Eligible parts of the Atlantic War Zone include the Barents, Caribbean, and Greenland Seas, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North and South Atlantic Ocean, read more »
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Merchant Marine Combat Bar Ribbon
Established on May 10, 1943, the Merchant Marine Combat Bar Ribbon honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard a vessel that sustained an enemy attack during World War II; the awardee must have been the vessel at the time of the attack. The award has been discontinued. read more »
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Merchant Marine Defense Medal & Ribbon
The Merchant Marine Defense Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service on board merchant vessels running American colors between September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941 leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. read more »
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Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal & Ribbon
The Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant vessels running American colors while supporting Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf between the dates of August 2, 1990 and December 31, 1991. read more »
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Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on July 24, 1956, the Merchant Marine Korean Service Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors in Korean waters between the dates of June 30, 1950 and September 30, 1953. read more »
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Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 10, 1944, the Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service on vessels under the operation of the War Shipping Administration within the Arabian, Mediterranean, or Red Seas or the western portion of the Indian Ocean. Eligible dates range from December 7, 1941 to November 8, 1945. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992. read more »
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Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 10, 1944, the Merchant Marine Pacific War Zone Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service on vessels under the operation of the War Shipping Administration within the Pacific War Zone, including the North and South Pacific and Indian Oceans. Eligible dates range from December 7, 1941 to March 2, 1946. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992. read more »
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Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal & Ribbon
Established on May 20, 1968, the Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal honors Merchant Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors in Vietnamese waters between the dates of July 4, 1965 and August 15, 1973. The award was originally issued as a ribbon only, with the medal added in 1992. read more »
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Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal & Ribbon
Established on August 8, 1946, the Merchant Marine World War II Victory Medal honors United States Marine mariners who carried out service onboard merchant ships running American colors between the dates of December 7, 1941 and September 3, 1945 for a minimum term of 30 days. read more »
