The Texas National Guard Combat Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out no fewer than 30 days of service overseas supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and related operations. To qualify, service must have occurred on or after September 11, 2001. read more »
The Texas National Guard Desert Shield/Desert Storm Campaign Medal honors Texas National Guard members who carried out service supporting Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm on or subsequent to August 1, 1990. read more »
The Texas National Guard Enlisted Basic Training Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who successfully complete a Basic Training course. read more »
The Texas National Guard Faithful Service Medal honors Texas National Guard members who honorably carry out five years of exemplary service with the Guard. read more »
The Texas National Guard Federal Service Medal honors Texas National Guard members who carried out federal service between the dates of June 15, 1940 and January 1, 1946, or after June 1, 1950 for a term of nine months or more. read more »
The Texas National Guard Governor’s Unit Citation Ribbon honors Texas National Guard Units that demonstrate exceptional valor or for sustained exemplary service over a period of no less than one year. read more »
The Texas National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who have carried out satisfactory active duty on or subsequent to September 11, 2001, and under Title 32 of the U.S. code. read more »
The Texas National Guard Humanitarian Service Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who carry out satisfactory service in operations designed to protect life or preserve property in the event of an natural disaster or other crisis, typically of a lesser degree than would warrant the federal Humanitarian Service Medal. read more »
The Texas National Guard Medal of Merit honors Texas National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or achieve noteworthy accomplishments as determined by the Adjutant General. read more »
The Texas National Guard Outstanding Service Medal honors Texas National Guard members or members of other military bodies who carry out exemplary service on behalf of Texas, as determined by the Adjutant General. read more »
The Texas National Guard Purple Heart Ribbon honors Texas National Guard members who are killed or wounded in the line of duty or otherwise meet the requirements for the federal Purple Heart award. To qualify, the event must have taken place during service on or subsequent to September 11, 2001 read more »
The Texas State Guard Achievement Ribbon honors Texas State Guard members who carry out noteworthy service of a lesser degree than would warrant the Texas State Guard Commendation Medal. read more »
The Texas State Guard Commanding General’s Individual Award honors Texas State Guard members who demonstrate outstanding performances at any State Guard event or function. read more »
The Texas State Guard Meritorious Unit Citation honors Texas State Guard units that distinguish themselves from comparable units through service that exceeds standard expectations. read more »
The Texas State Guard NCO Professional Development Ribbon honors Texas State Guard members who successfully complete designated training courses to enhance professional development, including the NCO Basic Course, ROTC courses, or other approved courses. read more »
The Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon honors Texas State Guard members who exhibit outstanding physical ability or fitness, exceeding standards for a two-mile run or swim and achieving the requisite number of situps and pushups. read more »
The Texas State Guard Recruiting Ribbon honors Texas State Guard members who successfully secure a minimum of five new enlistments who serve as active members for at least six months. read more »
The Texas State Guard Service Ribbon honors Texas State Guard members who honorably carry out three years of service in a consecutive term. read more »
The United Nations Medal honors military personnel who carry out service in a joint United Nations operation, including support for peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, or following a natural disaster. To qualify, terms of service must last a minimum of 90 days. read more »