The South Carolina National Guard Retirement Medal honors South Carolina National Guard members who carry out at least a five-year term of service. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Berlin Crisis Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who carried out service during the Berlin Crisis following mobilization in October 1961. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Desert Storm Ribbon recognizes South Dakota National Guard members who carried out service honorably in the Persian Gulf War between the years of 1990 and 1991. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Distinguished Service Medal honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out extraordinary service or feats of valor so as to set themselves apart from their peers. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Distinguished Unit Award honors South Dakota National Guard units that carry out extraordinary service so as to distinguish themselves as the best in their branch. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Emergency Operations Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out service to provide relief in the event of a state emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Medal of Valor honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out a heroic feat. read more »
The South Dakota Recruiting Service Ribbon honors South Dakota National Guard members who demonstrate excellence in the area of recruiting. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Service Medal honors South Dakota National Guard members who carry out active duty at the state level or the federal level. read more »
The South Dakota National Guard Unit Citation honors South Dakota National Guard members that carry out outstanding service in such a manner as to distinguish themselves from comparable units. read more »
Established on March 12, 1991, the Southwest Asia Service Medal honors United States military personnel who carried out service in Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm. read more »
Established on January 12, 1905, the Army version of the Spanish Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Armed Forces who served on qualifying deployments during the Spanish-American War. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the Navy and Marine Corps versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal honor personnel in those branches of the military who carried out active duty in the Spanish-American War between the dates of May 1 and August 16, 1898. Initially presented only to those who served in the Philippines, its reach was expanded to include service in the Caribbean as well with the discontinuation of the West Indies Campaign Medal in 1913. read more »
Established on June 27, 1908, the Navy and Marine Corps versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal honor personnel in those branches of the military who carried out active duty in the Spanish-American War between the dates of May 1 and August 16, 1898. Initially presented only to those who served in the Philippines, its reach was expanded to include service in the Caribbean as well with the discontinuation of the West Indies Campaign Medal in 1913. read more »
Established on July 9, 1918, the Spanish War Service Medal was originally created to recognize United States Armed Forces personnel, such as National Guardsmen, who contributed to homeland defense efforts in the Spanish-American War but were not eligible for the Spanish Campaign Medal. read more »
The Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medal honors members of the United States Uniformed Services who make noteworthy contributions in advancing the Surgeon General’s initiatives. read more »
The Surgeon General’s Medallion honors outstanding achievements made in the field of public health on behalf of the United States. read more »
The Tennessee National Guard Air Force Volunteer Recruiting & Retention Ribbon honors Tennessee Air National Guard recruiters who successfully secure ten new enlistments and other members who successfully secure five new enlistments. read more »