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Awards and decorations of the National Guard are presented to members of the National Guard and sometimes to members of the state defense forces in addition to regular United States military decorations. Each of the state governments of the United States maintains a series of military decorations for issuance to members of the National Guard, with such awards presented under the authority of the various state adjutants general.

Active or reserve federal forces veterans who subsequently serve in the National Guard wear all federal awards first, then state awards. Those National Guard soldiers and airmen who subsequently serve in the active or reserve federal forces of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or United States Air Force (i.e., as active duty or reserve members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) may not continue to wear and display such decorations on a military uniform, unless such activation is under Title 32 status. Active duty regulations allow federal soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines to accept but not to wear state awards.

Most states authorize the wear of other states' awards if a soldier or airman has earned awards from a state or territory to which he or she is not presently assigned. The order of precedence is typically the presently assigned state, followed by awards from the District of Columbia, then other states by their order of admission.

The following is a list of National Guard decorations, as issued by each of the fifty United States; Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.

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Alabama

Alabama National Guard State Awards:[1][2]

  • Thumb Alabama Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Phenix City Civil Disturbance Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Operation Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Thumb Alabama Veterans Service Medal
  • Thumb Alabama National Emergency Service Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Special Service Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Faithful Service Medal
  • Thumb Alabama Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Alabama Active Duty Basic Training Medal
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Alaska

Alaska National Guard State Awards:[3]

  • Thumb Alaska Decoration of Honor
  • Thumb Alaska Heroism Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Legion of Merit
  • Thumb Alaska Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Air Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Thumb Alaska State Service Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Community Service Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Domestic Emergency Ribbon
  • Thumb Alaska Marksmanship Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Homeland Security Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Alaska State Partnership Program Ribbon
  • Thumb Alaska Cold War Victory Ribbon
  • Thumb Alaska Territorial Guard Medal
  • Thumb Alaska Governor's Distinguished Unit Citation
  • Thumb Adjutant General's Marksmanship Proficiency Award (Badge)
  • Thumb Governor's Twenty Award (Tab)
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Arizona

Arizona National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Arizona Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Arizona Adjutant General's Medal
  • Thumb Arizona Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Arizona Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Arizona Airman of the Year Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Southwest Asia Service Support Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Community Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Exceptionally Long Service Medal
  • Thumb Arizona Long Service Medal
  • Thumb Arizona Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona State Active Duty Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona First Sergeant Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Overseas Ribbon
  • Thumb Arizona Military Academy Ribbon (OCS)
  • Thumb Arizona Military Academy Ribbon (NCO) (No longer awarded)
  • Thumb Arizona Re-enlistment Ribbon (No longer awarded)
  • Thumb Arizona Initial Active Duty for Training Ribbon (No longer awarded)
  • Thumb Arizona Honor Attendance Ribbon (No Longer Awarded)

Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Arkansas Medal of Honor
  • Thumb Arkansas Military Medal
  • Thumb Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Arkansas Exceptional Service Medal
  • Thumb Arkansas Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Arkansas Federal Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arkansas Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arkansas Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Arkansas Homeland Defense Ribbon
  • Thumb Arkansas Recruiting Ribbon
  • Arkansas Military Funeral Honors Service Ribbon (Picture Unavailable)
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California

California National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb California Medal of Valor
  • Thumb California Military Cross
  • Thumb Order of California
  • Thumb CA Legion of Merit.
  • Thumb California Medal of Merit
  • Thumb California Commendation Medal
  • Thumb CA Achievement Medal
  • Thumb California Good Conduct Medal
  • Thumb California Service Medal
  • Thumb California Enlisted Trainers Excellence Ribbon
  • Thumb California Enlisted Excellence Ribbon
  • Thumb California Recruiting Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb California National Guard Federal Service Ribbon
  • Thumb California State Service Ribbon
  • Thumb California Senior Enlisted Leadership Ribbon
  • Thumb California Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Thumb California Drill Attendance Ribbon
  • Thumb California Memorial Medal
  • Thumb California Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation
  • Thumb California Commanding General's Meritorious Unit Citation
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Colorado

Colorado National Guard State Awards:

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Connecticut

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Connecticut National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Connecticut Medal of Valor - "The Adjutant General and two officers of field grade or above, detailed by the Adjutant General, shall act as a board to receive recommendations through military channels for the award of the medal of valor to any member of the armed forces of the state who, by reason of conspicuous gallantry, at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, while on military service, is recommended for the award of such medal of valor, and to make such awards as the board finds suitable."
  • Thumb Connecticut Medal of Merit - "The Adjutant General and two officers of field grade or above, appointed by the Adjutant General, shall constitute a board of officers to receive recommendations, through military channels, for the award of the medal of merit to any member of the armed forces of the state who has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding service while a member of the armed forces of the state and to make such awards as the board finds suitable."
  • Thumb Connecticut Medal of Achievement - "The Adjutant General and two officers of field grade or above, appointed by the Adjutant General, shall constitute a board of officers to receive recommendations, through military channels, for the award, within available appropriations, of the medal of achievement to any member of the armed forces of the state, as defined in section 27-2, the armed forces of the United States or the armed forces of any other state, who has distinguished himself or herself through outstanding achievement or meritorious service during the performance of any state military service. A bronze oak leaf cluster shall be issued in lieu of succeeding awards and a silver oak leaf cluster shall be worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters."
  • Thumb Connecticut Veteran Wartime Service Medal - "The Commissioner of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the Adjutant General shall award a ribbon and medal to each veteran who served in time of war, as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103, and who either (1) was a resident of this state at the time he or she was called to active duty for such service, or (2) is domiciled in this state on the date of such award. The commissioner in conjunction with the Adjutant General shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, setting forth the process for designing the ribbon and medal, identifying veterans who are eligible for the ribbon and medal under this section and establishing procedures for distributing the ribbon and medal to each eligible veteran. The cost of the ribbons and medals shall be paid from the funds appropriated to the military assistance account within the Military Department. Within existing budgetary resources, awards under this section may be made posthumously for veterans who died on or after November 12, 1918."[4]
  • Thumb Connecticut Long Service Medal - "The Adjutant General, upon receipt of an application, shall present the long service medal adopted by this state to each soldier or sailor who has completed ten years' faithful service in the armed forces of the state and for each additional five years' service therein the adopted clasp in exchange. In the determination of length of service, the term of service of any member of the armed forces of the state with the military or naval forces of the United States in time of war since April 21, 1898, upon proof of honorable discharge from the same, may be added to the number of years served with the armed forces of the state."
  • Thumb Connecticut Mobilization Service Ribbon (Formerly the Connecticut Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon) - "The Adjutant General may issue an appropriate service ribbon to members of the National Guard or organized militia who were called to active service in the armed forces of the state or United States for at least thirty consecutive days in support of any military operation commencing after September 11, 2001, during a time of war, as defined in section 27-103. A bronze service star shall be issued in lieu of succeeding awards and a silver service star shall be worn in lieu of five bronze stars. The ribbon may be awarded posthumously."[5]
  • Thumb Connecticut Emergency Service Ribbon - "The Adjutant General, at his or her discretion, may issue an appropriate service ribbon to all members of the armed forces of the state ordered to active duty in time of emergency for upholding the law and preserving order, protecting lives and property, assisting civil authorities, providing aid and relief to civilians in disaster or similar service ordered by the Governor. A bronze oak leaf cluster shall be issued in lieu of succeeding awards and a silver oak leaf cluster shall be worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters."
  • Thumb Connecticut Selected Reserve Force Medal - "The Adjutant General may issue the selected reserve force ribbon to members of the armed forces of the state who have served honorably in a selected reserve force unit designated by the United States Army for a period of at least one year from October 1, 1965, to September 3, 1969, inclusive. The award may be issued to current, retired or separated members of the armed forces of the state, and may be awarded posthumously."
  • Thumb Connecticut Outstanding Unit Award - "The Adjutant General shall issue an appropriate service ribbon to all members of the unit declared to be the outstanding company-size unit in the Connecticut National Guard in accordance with National Guard regulations, provided such members participated in at least fifty per cent of the unit's training activities during the period covered by the award. A bronze oak leaf cluster shall be issued in lieu of succeeding awards and a silver oak leaf cluster shall be worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters."
  • Thumb Connecticut Soldier/Airman/NCO of the Year Ribbon - "The Adjutant General shall issue an achievement ribbon to the soldier, airman and noncommissioned officer of the year in the Connecticut National Guard."
  • Thumb Connecticut Joint Recruiting Ribbon - "Except as provided in this section, the Adjutant General shall issue a military recruitment ribbon to each member of the armed forces of the state, as defined in section 27-2 of the general statutes, who has assisted in the recruitment of three persons, which persons enlist as new members of the armed forces of the state on or after July 1, 2017, complete basic training and qualify for a military occupational specialty. A bronze oak leaf cluster shall be issued in lieu of succeeding awards and a silver oak leaf cluster shall be worn in lieu of five bronze oak leaf clusters. Any member of the armed forces of the state who is assigned as a military recruiter shall not be eligible for such ribbon during such assignment."
  • Thumb Connecticut Military Funeral Honors Ribbon - "The Adjutant General may issue a military funeral honors ribbon to any member of the National Guard or organized militia or other military personnel who satisfactorily performs as a member of an honor guard detail pursuant to section 27-76."
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Delaware

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Delaware National Guard State Awards[usurped]:

  • Thumb Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross - Awarded for heroism, praiseworthy execution of duties over a period of time, or outstanding achievement which impacts the greater good of the State and its inhabitants.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware Distinguished Service Medal - Awarded for praiseworthy execution of duties not to the extent of the DECSC or outstanding achievement of a single or specific act or accomplishment separate and distinct from regularly assigned duties for the greater good of the Delaware National Guard.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware Medal for Military Merit - Awarded for meritorious service or outstanding achievement over a period of time not to the extent of the DECSC or DEDSM. Usually based on permanent change of assignment, completed period of service, or retirement. Awarded for every 10 years of honorable service. Recognizes a single, specific act or accomplishment separate from regularly assigned duties. To recognize proficiency in military studies, it is awarded to members who complete a military course of 80 hours or more and who are designated as "honor" or "distinguished honor" graduates.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware National Guard Medal - Awarded to any member of the DENG who has been called to federal mobilization by the President of the United States.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware National Defense Service Ribbon - Awarded to all members serving honorably in the DENG during the period 1 AUG 1990 to 31 AUG 1991, dates inclusive and 11 SEP 2001 to a date to be determined.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware Medal for Service in Aid to Civil Authority - Awarded to any person serving in the DENG who has been called upon by the Governor to assist the civil authorities in the preservation of law and order.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware Recruiting Ribbon - Awarded to individuals who have excelled in the field of recruiting in the DENG, and for those who are responsible for enlisting or appointing five individuals in the DENG.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware Physical Fitness Ribbon - Awarded to all DENG members who distinguish themselves by scoring 250-300 points on the Army Physical Fitness Test.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware National Guard Governor's Meritorious Unit Award - Awarded to those units which distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement above that of other similar units in the DENG. Unit must report an average assigned strength of over 90% per year, maintain not less than 90% paid drill attendance during the qualifying year, achieve a satisfactory rating on the General Inspection with no unsatisfactory ratings in any sub-areas, and attain the training level objective prescribed for the qualifying year.[6]
  • Thumb Delaware National Guard Unit Strength Award - Awarded to those units which achieve and maintain 95% strength during the designated year, maintain not less than 80% paid drill attendance, and a re-enlistment rate of 75% for the period.[6]

Subsequent Awards: Gold Star - The gold star represents subsequent entitlements for the Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross and the Delaware National Guard Medal. The gold star is 3/16" in diameter and will be affixed to the ribbon of the medal.[6] Bronze Numerals - The bronze numeral represents subsequent entitlements of the Delaware Distinguished Service Medal, Delaware Medal for Military Merit, Delaware National Defense Service Ribbon, Delaware Medal for Service in Aid to Civil Authority, Delaware Recruiting Ribbon, and the Delaware Physical Fitness Ribbon. The bronze numeral is 3/16" in diameter and will be affixed to the ribbon of the medal.[6]

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District of Columbia

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District of Columbia National Guard District Awards:

  • Thumb District of Columbia Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb District of Columbia Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb District of Columbia Commendation Medal
  • Thumb District of Columbia Achievement Medal
  • Thumb District of Columbia Homeland Defense Medal (ribbon has three red stars in the center.
  • Thumb District of Columbia NCO Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Enlisted Excellence Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Long and Faithful Service Medal (one medal for three years, recognition for five years and additional five-year increments noted with Roman Numerals up to 45 years)
  • Thumb District of Columbia Emergency Service Ribbon [Note National Guardsmen who responded to protecting the DC Capital Jan-Mar 2021 are eligible to receive one or both of these two ribbons Stars and Stripes March 5,2021]
  • Thumb District of Columbia Recognition Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Special Award Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Recruiting and Retention Ribbon (deactivated)
  • Thumb District of Columbia Community Service Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Ceremonial/Drill Team/Color Guard Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Active Duty Ribbon (Deactivated)
  • Thumb District of Columbia Attendance Ribbon
  • Thumb District of Columbia Commanding General's Outstanding Unit Award
  • Thumb District of Columbia Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon [Note: National Guardsmen who responded to protecting the DC Capital Jan-Mar 2021 are eligible to receive one or both of these two ribbons Stars and Stripes March 5,2021]

Florida

Florida National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Florida Cross
  • Thumb Florida Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Florida Service Medal
  • Thumb Florida Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Florida Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Florida Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Florida State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Florida Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Florida Retention Ribbon
  • Thumb Florida Governor's Meritorious Unit Citation
  • Florida Counterdrug Ribbon

Georgia

Georgia National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Georgia Distinctive Service Medal
  • Thumb Georgia Oglethorpe Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Georgia Medal for Valor[7]
  • Georgia Injury Medal (approved but not issued)
  • Georgia Superior Service Medal (approved but not issued)
  • Thumb Georgia Meritorious Service Medal[8]
  • Georgia DoD Commendation Medal (approved but not issued)
  • Thumb Georgia Commendation Medal [9]
  • Thumb Georgia Distinguished Foreign Service Medal [10]
  • Thumb Georgia Selected Reserve Force Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Special Operations Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Olympic Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Humanitarian Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Service Medal [11]
  • Thumb Georgia Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Counter Narcotics/Drug Support Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Georgia Recruiting
  • Thumb Georgia Distinguished Unit Ribbon [12]
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Guam

  • Thumb Guam Cross of Valor
  • Thumb Distinguished Service Medal of Guam
  • Thumb Guam Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Organizational Medal
  • Thumb Faithful Service Medal of Guam
  • Thumb Recruiting bar
  • Thumb Counter Drug Service
  • Thumb Operation Desert Storm Meritorious Service Medal

Hawaii

Hawaii National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Hawaii Medal of Honor
  • Thumb Hawaii Medal for Valor
  • Thumb Hawaii Distinguished Service Order
  • Thumb Hawaii Medal for Merit
  • Thumb Hawaii Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Hawaii Service Medal (type 2)
  • Thumb Hawaii State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Hawaii 1968 Federal Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Hawaii Active Duty Basic Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Hawaii Hurricane Iniki Ribbon
  • Thumb Hawaii Operation Kokua Ribbon
  • Thumb Hawaii Recruiting Ribbon

Idaho

Idaho National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Idaho Cross
  • Thumb Idaho Distinguished Service Medal
  • ThumbIdaho Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Idaho Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho Army National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho Air National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho Reenlistment Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho State Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho Basic Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Idaho Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation
  • Thumb Idaho Adjutant General's Excellence Award

Illinois

Awards and decorations of the Illinois National Guard:

Indiana

Indiana National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Indiana Distinguished Service Cross
  • Thumb Indiana Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Indiana Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Indiana Operation Desert Shield/Storm Service Medal
  • Thumb Indiana Korean Service Medal
  • Thumb Indiana Homeland Defense Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana OCONUS Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana Long Service Medal
  • Thumb Indiana Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana Retention Ribbon
  • Thumb Indiana Funeral Honors Ribbon
  • No Ribbon Indiana First Sergeant Ribbon
  • No Ribbon Indiana Military Voluntary Emblem

Iowa

Iowa National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Iowa Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Iowa Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Iowa Medal of Merit
  • Thumb Iowa Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Iowa Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Iowa State Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Leadership Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Active Duty Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Selected Reserve Force Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa CFP/FSB Ribbon
  • Thumb Iowa Outstanding Unit Award

Kansas

Kansas National Guard State Awards:[13]

  • Thumb Kansas Medal of Excellence
  • Thumb Kansas Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Kansas Governor's Medal
  • Thumb Kansas Patriot Medal
  • Thumb Kansas Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Kansas Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb Kansas National Guard Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Thumb Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ANG)
  • Thumb Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Thumb Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ANG)
  • Thumb Kansas Homeland Defense Ribbon (ARNG) (correct order of precedence)
  • Thumb Kansas Counter-drug Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Kansas First Sergeant Ribbon
  • Thumb Kansas Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Kansas Service Medal

Kentucky

Kentucky National Guard Commonwealth Awards:[14]

  • Thumb Kentucky Medal for Valor
  • Thumb Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Kentucky Merit Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky Army National Guard Warrant Officer of the Year
  • Thumb Kentucky Outstanding Airman/Soldier Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky Berlin Crisis Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky National Guard Recruiting Award
  • Thumb Kentucky Faithful Service Ribbon (20 years)
  • Thumb Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky National Guard ROTC Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Kentucky National Guard Thirty Year Ribbon
  • Thumb Kentucky Counterdrug Ribbon

Louisiana

Louisiana National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Louisiana Medal of Honor
  • Thumb Louisiana Distinguished Service Cross
  • Thumb Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana Legion of Merit
  • Thumb Louisiana Cross of Merit
  • Thumb Louisiana Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Louisiana Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Louisiana Retention Ribbon
  • Thumb Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana War Cross
  • Thumb Louisiana Cold War Victory Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana Emergency Service Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Louisiana General Excellence Medal
  • Thumb Louisiana Longevity Award
  • Thumb Louisiana F.E. Herbert Meritorious Unit Commendation (Right Side)

Maine

Maine National Guard State Awards:[15]

  • Thumb Maine Distinguished Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine Meritorious Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine Commendation Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine Adjutant General Award
  • Thumb Maine Achievement Award
  • Thumb Maine Commander's Award
  • Thumb Maine Army National Guard Sergeant Major/NCO/Soldier of the Year Award
  • Thumb Maine Outstanding Airman of the Year Award
  • Thumb Maine Recruiting Award
  • Thumb Maine Physical Fitness Award
  • Thumb Maine Good Conduct Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine Basic Training Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine National Emergency Service Award
  • Thumb Maine State Emergency Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Thumb Maine Honorable Service Award
  • Thumb Maine Ice Guard 98 (no longer awarded)

Maryland

Maryland National Guard State Awards:

Obsolete

Massachusetts

Massachusetts National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • ThumbMassachusetts Medal of Liberty[16]
  • Thumb Massachusetts Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Massachusetts Military Medal
  • Thumb Massachusetts Medal of Merit
  • Massachusetts Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Massachusetts Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Thumb Massachusetts ARNG Service Medal
  • Thumb Massachusetts ANG Service Medal
  • Thumb Massachusetts Desert Storm Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Massachusetts Defense Expeditionary Ribbon
  • Thumb Massachusetts Defense Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Massachusetts Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Massachusetts Meritorious Unit Citation

Michigan

Michigan National Guard State Awards:[17][18]

  • Thumb Michigan Medal for Valor
  • Thumb Michigan Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Michigan Lifesaving Medal
  • Thumb Michigan Legion of Merit
  • Thumb Michigan Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Michigan Honor Guard Ribbon
  • Thumb Michigan Broadsword Service Medal
  • Thumb Michigan Active State Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon
  • Thumb Michigan Outside U.S. Service Ribbon
  • - Michigan Outside U.S. Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Michigan State Partnership Ribbon

Minnesota

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Minnesota National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Minnesota Distinguished Service Medal - To be awarded to any citizen, or former citizen, of Minnesota who, while serving as a member of the military forces of the State of Minnesota or as member of the Armed Forces of the United States, shall have distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the State or Nation in a duty of great responsibility.
  • Thumb Minnesota Medal for Valor - The Medal of Valor will be awarded to any person who, while a member of the Minnesota National Guard, distinguishes himself or herself by courageous conduct and gallantry, beyond the call of duty and at risk of his or her life, while in the service of the State of Minnesota or the United States.
  • Thumb Minnesota Medal for Merit - The Minnesota Medal for Merit may be awarded to any member of the Minnesota National Guard who, while serving as a member of the military forces of the State of Minnesota or as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States shall have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service/achievement.
  • Thumb Minnesota Commendation Medal - To be awarded to any member of the Minnesota National Guard who distinguishes himself or herself by unusually meritorious achievement or service accomplished while in the service of the State or Nation. Approved at the O-6 command level and above. Similar to an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM).
  • ThumbMinnesota Achievement Ribbon - The Minnesota Achievement Ribbon is awarded to any member of the Minnesota National Guard who distinguishes himself or herself by unusually meritorious achievement or service accomplished while in the service of the State or Nation. Approved at the O-5 command level and above. Similar to an Army Achievement Medal (AAM).
  • Thumb Minnesota Good Conduct Ribbon - The Minnesota Good Conduct Ribbon will be awarded to enlisted members of the Minnesota National Guard and enlisted AGR (Title 32) members who have completed three years of enlisted service, attend 95 percent of the drills and days of annual training held by the unit of which assigned and whose record and behavior sets such a good example that the morale of the entire organization of which they are members was enhanced. Awarded by unit commanders.
  • Thumb Minnesota State Active Duty Ribbon - A State Active Duty Ribbon will be administratively awarded to any member of the Minnesota National Guard who is ordered to State Active Duty (SAD) with the State of Minnesota during a natural disaster or civil disorder. Awarded by Joint Force Headquarters - Minnesota.
  • Thumb Minnesota Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon - The Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon will be awarded to members of the Minnesota National Guard who distinguishes themselves in the area of recruiting. The Adjutant General of Minnesota has delegated the approval and award authority of the Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon to commanders in the grade of O6 (COL/Col) and above.
  • Thumb Minnesota Service Ribbon - The Minnesota Service Ribbon will be administratively awarded to officers and enlisted members of the Minnesota National Guard upon the initial completion of three years commissioned or enlisted service, or a combination thereof. Subsequent awards will be issued with gold roman numeral devices in five-year increments (V, X, XV, XX) to depict the number of years of service to the Minnesota National Guard. Unit commanders are authorized to award the Minnesota Service Ribbon to personnel serving under their command jurisdiction who meet established criteria.

Mississippi

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Mississippi National Guard State Awards[19]

  • Thumb Mississippi Medal of Honor
  • Thumb Mississippi Magnolia Cross - Awarded to any member or former member of the Mississippi National Guard who has distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility, or by unselfish and untiring activities while in state service or in support of the Mississippi National Guard, has rendered a distinct service in furthering the security and welfare of the state.
  • Thumb Mississippi Magnolia Medal - Awarded to any member or former member of the Mississippi National Guard, or any of the armed services of the United States, who distinguishes themselves through outstanding service or extraordinary achievement in behalf of the Mississippi National Guard.
  • Thumb Mississippi Commendation Medal - May be awarded to any member or former member of the Mississippi National Guard for meritorious service or meritorious achievement on behalf of the state of Mississippi.
  • Thumb Mississippi Medal of Efficiency - Awarded to enlisted members of the active Mississippi National Guard who have over five (5) years honorable service in the active Mississippi National Guard and have exhibited exemplary behavior, efficiency and loyalty to their unit and the Mississippi National Guard.
  • Thumb Mississippi War Medal -Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard for honorable service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. during National Emergency declared by the Congress.
  • Thumb Mississippi Emergency Service Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard for honoraqble service to the State of Mississippi for duty performed during a major tour of state emergency duty declared by the Adjutant General.
  • Thumb Mississippi Service School Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard upon successful completion of any Service School conducted by the active military services while a member of the active Mississippi National Guard not serving in active federal service.
  • Thumb Mississippi Longevity Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard for each of a combination of four (4) years of honorable service in the active National Guard of Mississippi.
  • Thumb Mississippi Recruiting Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard who obtains three new members for any unit of the organized militia.
  • Thumb Mississippi Soldier of the Year Ribbon - First issued in 2012, unknown in order of precedence.

Missouri

Missouri National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Missouri Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Missouri Conspicuous Service Medal
  • Thumb Missouri Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri 20 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri 15 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri 10 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri 5 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri First Sergeant Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Expeditionary Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri State Emergency Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Panamanian Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Kosovo Campaign Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Recruiting and Retention Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Adjutant General's Twenty Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Governor's Twelve Ribbon
  • Thumb Missouri Basic Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Governor's Unit Citation
  • Ourstanding SGT Hood Award

Montana

Montana National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Montana Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Montana Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Montana Air Medal
  • Thumb Montana Distinguished Patriot Medal
  • Thumb Montana Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Campaign Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Noble Eagle Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Overseas Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Volunteer Campaign Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Attendance Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Physical Fitness Ribbon
  • Thumb Montana Outstanding Unit

Nebraska

Nebraska National Guard State Awards

  • Thumb Nebraska Legion of Merit
  • Thumb Nebraska Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Outstanding Soldier Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Individual Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Recruiting Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Desert Shield/Storm Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Nebraska Homeland Defense Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Nebraska Emergency Service Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Service Medal
  • Thumb Nebraska Military Funeral Honors Ribbon

Nevada

Nevada National Guard State Awards:[20]

  • Thumb Nevada Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Maj. Gen. Drennan A. Clark Order of Nevada
  • Thumb Nevada Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Nevada Medal of Merit
  • Thumb Nevada Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Nevada Command Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Outstanding Airman Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Honor Guard Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Resource Protection Team Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Emergency/Humanitarian Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Service Medal
  • Thumb Nevada First Sergeant's Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Adjutant General's Outstanding Graduate Award
  • Thumb Nevada State Safety Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Nevada War on Terrorism Medal
  • Thumb Nevada Governor's Outstanding Unit Award

New Hampshire

  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Medal of Honor
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Soldier of the Year Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Airman of the Year Ribbon (ANG)
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Honor Guard Ribbon
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard State Active Service Ribbon
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Honorary Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Ribbon
  • Thumb New Hampshire National Guard Service Bar

New Jersey

New Jersey National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb New Jersey Valor Ribbon
  • Thumb New Jersey Commendation Medal
  • Thumb New Jersey Medal of Honor
  • Thumb New Jersey Good Conduct Ribbon
  • Thumb New Jersey Merit Award
  • Thumb New Jersey Desert Storm Service Medal
  • Thumb New Jersey Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Thumb New Jersey State Service Award
  • Thumb New Jersey Recruiting Award
  • Thumb New Jersey Governor's Unit Award
  • Thumb New Jersey Unit Strength Award

New Mexico

New Mexico National Guard State Awards (in order of precedence from NM Statute 20-10):[21]

  • New Mexico Medal of Valor with palm
  • Thumb New Mexico Medal of Valor
  • Special MacArthur Service Medal
  • Thumb New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb New Mexico Medal of Merit
  • New Mexico Cold War Medal (New Mexico State Defense Force only)
  • Outstanding Enlisted Leader of the Year Ribbon
  • Thumb New Mexico Outstanding Service Medal
  • Thumb New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation
  • Thumb New Mexico Emergency Service Military Ribbon
  • Counter-drug service ribbon
  • Community Service Ribbon
  • Physical Fitness Ribbon
  • Thumb New Mexico Long Service Medal and Service Ribbon
  • Thumb New Mexico Good Conduct Medal
  • Thumb New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon
  • Thumb New Mexico Academy Service Ribbon

New York

New York state military awards:

New York National Guard State Awards:

North Carolina

North Carolina National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb North Carolina Commendation Medal
  • Thumb North Carolina Achievement Medal
  • Thumb North Carolina Adjutant General's Meritorious Achievement Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Carolina State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb North Carolina Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Carolina Governor's Unit Citation
  • Thumb North Carolina Meritorious Unit Citation
  • Thumb North Carolina Outstanding Unit Award

North Dakota

North Dakota National Guard State Awards:[22]

Air National Guard Awards:

  • Thumb North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb North Dakota Legion of Merit
  • Thumb North Dakota State Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota State Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota State Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota OCONUS Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota 1st Sergeant Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Basic Training Ribbon

Army National Guard Awards:

  • Thumb North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb North Dakota Legion of Merit
  • Thumb North Dakota State Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota State Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota State Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Strength Management Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Service Ribbon
  • Thumb North Dakota Basic Training Ribbon

Worn on right side, after federal awards:

  • Thumb North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Citation (Army)

Obsolete or no longer awarded:

  • Thumb North Dakota National Emergency Service Ribbon (Berlin Crisis)
  • Thumb North Dakota Selected Reserve Force Ribbon

Ohio

Ohio National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Ohio Cross Medal
  • Thumb Ohio Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Ohio Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Ohio Special Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Ohio Award of Merit Ribbon
  • Thumb Ohio Basic Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Ohio Recruiters Achievement Ribbon

Oklahoma

Oklahoma National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Oklahoma Distinguished Service Cross
  • Thumb Oklahoma Star of Valor
  • Thumb Oklahoma Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Exceptional Service Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Guardsman Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Senior Enlisted Leadership Ribbon
  • Thumb Oklahoma Desert Storm Service Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Selective Reserve Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Alfred P. Murrah Service Medal (Oklahoma Bombing)
  • Thumb Oklahoma Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Oklahoma Active Duty Service Medal
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 5 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 10 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 15 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 20 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 25 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 30 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Long Service Ribbon 35 years
  • Thumb Oklahoma Good Conduct Ribbon
  • Thumb Oklahoma Governor's Distinguished Unit Award
  • Thumb Oklahoma Commander's Trophy Award Ribbon

Oregon

Oregon National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Oregon Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Oregon Exceptional Service Medal
  • Thumb Oregon Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Oregon Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Oregon 30 Year Faithful Service Medal
  • Thumb Oregon Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Oregon Superior Soldier Ribbon
  • Thumb Oregon Faithful Service Medal
  • Thumb Oregon Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Oregon Superior Unit Ribbon

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • Thumb Pennsylvania Cross for Valor
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Guardsman Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Pennsylvania GEN William Moffat-Reilly Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Keystone Freedom Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania 20 Year Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania MG Thomas. R. White Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Recruiting and Retention Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania GEN Thomas. J. Stewart Medal
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Military Honors Program Service
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation Air Force Service
  • Thumb Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation Army Service

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • Thumb Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Merit Cross
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Wounded in Action Medal
  • Thumb Order of the Governor of Puerto Rico Common Defense Service Medal
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Combat Service Medal
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Outstanding Soldier/NCO of the Year Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Service Medal
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Exemplary Conduct Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico War Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico SG Merit Achievement Award
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Hurricane Georges Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Active Duty for Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Caribbean Emergency Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Civil Disturbance Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Law Enforcement Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico VIII Pan-American Games Support Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico English Language Proficiecy Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico 1992 Regatta Ribbon
  • Thumb Puerto Rico Community Service Ribbon

Rhode Island

Rhode Island medals are prescribed in Title 30 of the Rhode Island Code.

South Carolina

South Carolina National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb South Carolina Palmetto Cross
  • Thumb South Carolina Medal of Valor
  • Thumb South Carolina Exceptional Service Medal
  • Thumb South Carolina Extraordinary Achievement Medal
  • Thumb South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb South Carolina Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina State Service Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina Retirement Medal
  • Thumb South Carolina Palmetto Service Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Award Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina Cadet Medal of Merit Service Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina Recruiting and Retention Achievement Medal
  • Thumb South Carolina Safety Service Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina Counter-Drug Ribbon
  • Thumb South Carolina Governor's Unit Citation

South Dakota

South Dakota National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb South Dakota Medal of Valor
  • Thumb South Dakota Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb South Dakota Distinguished Service Award
  • Thumb South Dakota Emergency Operations Ribbon
  • Thumb South Dakota Recruiting Medal
  • Thumb South Dakota Service Medal
  • Thumb South Dakota Berlin Crisis Medal
  • Thumb South Dakota Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Thumb South Dakota Desert Storm Unit Citation
  • Thumb South Dakota Unit Citation
  • Thumb South Dakota Distinguished Unit Award

Tennessee

Tennessee National Guard Awards:[23]

  • Thumb Tennessee Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Tennessee Ribbon for Valor
  • Thumb Tennessee Distinguished Patriot Medal
  • Thumb Tennessee Commendation Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Individual Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Recruiting Merit Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee National Emergency Service Medal
  • Thumb Tennessee War Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Volunteer Ribbon
  • Thumb Tennessee Meritorious Unit Citation
  • Thumb Tennessee Distinguished Unit Citation
  • Thumb Tennessee Outstanding Unit Performance Commendation
  • Thumb Tennessee Volunteer Recruiting and Retention Unit Citation

Texas

Texas National Guard State Awards:

Utah

Utah National Guard State Awards:

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  • Thumb Utah Medal of Valor
  • Thumb Utah Cross
  • Thumb Utah Medal of Merit
  • Thumb Utah Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Utah Deteur Digniory
  • Thumb Utah 2002 Olympic Winter Games Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah State Partnership Program Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Joint Staff Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Joint Commendation Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah National Guard Patriot Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Basic Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Utah Military Funeral Service Ribbon

Vermont

Vermont National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Vermont Distinguished Service Medal (National Guard award)
  • Thumb Vermont Medal of Merit
  • Thumb Vermont Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Vermont Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Outstanding Unit Award
  • Thumb Vermont Organizational Excellence Award
  • Thumb Vermont World War II Medal
  • Thumb Vermont National Defense Medal
  • Thumb Vermont Good Conduct Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Military Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Thumb Vermont Active Duty for Training Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Professional Development Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Career Service Award
  • Thumb Vermont Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Vermont State Special Duty Ribbon

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Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands National Guard Territory Awards

  • Thumb Virgin Islands Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Virgin Islands Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Virgin Islands Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Virgin Islands Long and Faithful Service Medal
  • Thumb Virgin Islands Emergency Service Ribbon

Virginia

Listed in order of precedence when worn or displayed:

  • Thumb Virginia Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Bronze Star Medal
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Virginia Governor's National Service Medal
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard 3-year Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Perfect Attendance Ribbon
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Strength Maintenance Ribbon
  • Thumb Virginia National Guard Military Funeral Honors Ribbon

Washington

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Washington National Guard State Awards:[24]

  • Thumb Washington Cross of Valor - This decoration may be awarded to a member who distinguished himself/herself by extraordinary heroism or extraordinary lifesaving action involving voluntary risk of life in connection with military duties. The act must clearly demonstrate actions so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his/her peers. This award was originally discontinued on 30 September 1998 but later reinstituted on 02 January 2018.
  • Thumb Washington Distinguished Service Medal (WSDSM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious service as a member or in affiliation to the State of Washington in duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional and of a conspicuously higher degree than appropriate for award of the WSLM.
  • Thumb Washington Legion of Merit Medal (WSLM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of exceptionally meritorious service and/or outstanding achievements as member or in affiliation to the State of Washington. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional over an extended period of time or achievements conspicuously greater than those appropriate for lesser decorations.
  • Thumb Washington Aviation Cross Medal (Discontinued as of 30 September 1998)
  • Thumb Washington Guardsman Medal (WSGM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who demonstrates extreme courage in the performance of a heroic act involving personal hazard or danger. This decoration may not be awarded solely on the basis of having saved a life.
  • Thumb Washington Meritorious Service Medal (WSMSM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who has distinguished himself/herself by performing meritorious service and/or achievements, as a member or in affiliation with the Military Department, State of Washington. This decoration is awarded for service over an extended period of time or achievements conspicuously greater than those appropriate for award of the WSCM. This decoration is not appropriate for presentation as an impact award.
  • Thumb Washington Commendation Medal (WSCM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who distinguishes himself/herself by heroism, and/or extraordinary duty performance, as a member or in affiliation with the Military Department, State of Washington. This decoration is awarded for accomplishments of a lesser degree and shorter service duration than required for award of the WSMSM. This decoration is appropriate for presentation as an impact award.
  • Thumb Washington Achievement Medal (WSAM) - This decoration shall be awarded to any person who distinguishes himself/herself by specific acts and/or achievements resulting in enhanced or increased unit readiness, operations, morale, or mission accomplishment, as a member or in affiliation with the Military Department, State of Washington. This decoration is awarded for accomplishments of a lesser degree and shorter service duration than required for the WSCM. The WSAM is appropriate for presentation as an impact award.
  • Thumb Washington Strength Management Ribbon (WSSMR) - Previously known as the Washington State Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon it was renamed 31 January 1999. This ribbon shall be awarded to anyone who recruits an individual or causes a Soldier to reenlist/extend (retention attributed to a specific Soldier) during a one-year period. Only one award will be given in any one-year period. Full-time recruiting force personnel and Soldiers on orders as recruiter aides are ineligible for this award.
  • Thumb Washington State Defense Service Ribbon (WSDSR) (Discontinued - 31 December 1994; Reestablished 18 June 2002) - This ribbon shall be awarded to any Soldier of the Washington Army National Guard inducted into Active Federal Service (Title 32 or 10) upon declaration of an emergency by the President of the United States or for special operations at any time between 7 December 1943 to 31 December 1994 and after 11 September 2001.
  • Thumb Washington Emergency Service Ribbon (WSESR) - Previously known as the Washington State Disaster Relief Ribbon from 3 May 1963 to 31 December 1994. This ribbon shall be awarded to any person ordered by the governor into state active duty or to any individual(s) providing support services during a declared state of emergency. An individual must work one day (minimum of eight hours) in order to be eligible to receive this award.
  • Thumb Washington Counterdrug Service Ribbon (WSCSR) - This ribbon is awarded to any Soldier or Airman for service while assigned to the Counterdrug Task Force, or while on orders to perform counterdrug duty for more than 90 days. Service Members who are suspended from favorable personnel actions, or are undergoing disciplinary action are not eligible to receive this award. Service Members may only earn one WSCSR.
  • Thumb Washington National Guard Service Ribbon (WANGSR) - This ribbon is awarded to any Soldier of the Washington Army National Guard upon completion of five years of satisfactory service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, or components thereof. The Soldier must be a member of the WAARNG when the ribbon is presented. Regardless of the number of years of service beyond five, the recipient will receive only one initial ribbon upon assignment to the WAARNG or WSG. Thereafter, the Soldier will receive subsequent awards at five year increments so long as they are otherwise entitled. The individual's pay entry base date (PEBD) will be used to determine year of service for this award.
  • Thumb Washington Good Conduct Medal (Discontinued as of 31 December 1994)
  • Thumb Washington Unit Citation Ribbon (WSUCR) (Right Side) - This ribbon shall be awarded to each member of a Washington Army National Guard unit or Washington State Guard which is cited by TAG or a higher military headquarters for notable achievement, such as winning the Eisenhower Trophy, the Draper Armor Award, or the Superior Unit Award. Only one unit citation will be awarded to a unit during a single calendar year regardless of the number of notable achievements. Only those who were members of the unit during the period for which the citation was earned will wear the award. Soldiers who received the ribbon may continue to wear it when transferred. Individuals transferring into a cited unit who are not otherwise entitled, will not be authorized the ribbon. The Washington State Unit Citation will not be awarded in conjunction with the Army Superior Unit Award.

Washington Air National Guard Awards:

  • Thumb Washington Air National Guard Aviation Cross - (Discontinued as of 1 April 2018)
  • Thumb Washington Air National Guard Aerial Achievement Medal - (Discontinued as of 1 April 2018)
  • Thumb Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award - (Discontinued as of 1 April 2018)

West Virginia

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West Virginia National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb West Virginia Distinguished Service Medal (WVDSM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out feats of heroism or provide sustained exceptional service.
  • Thumb West Virginia Legion of Merit (WVLOM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or execute a noteworthy feat of valor.
  • Thumb West Virginia Meritorious Service Medal (WVMSM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out outstanding service or feats of heroism of a lesser degree than would warrant the West Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit.
  • Thumb West Virginia Commendation Medal (WVCM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out meritorious service of a degree greater than that required for the West Virginia National Guard Achievement Medal but of a lesser degree than would warrant the West Virginia National Guard Distinguished Service Medal.
  • Thumb West Virginia Achievement Medal (WVAM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out meritorious service of a lesser degree than would warrant the West Virginia National Guard Commendation Medal.
  • Thumb West Virginia Emergency Service Ribbon (WVESR)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out service honorably in the event of an emergency or other crisis as determined by the Governor.
  • Thumb West Virginia State Service Ribbon (WVSSR)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who satisfactorily carry out active duty service.
  • Thumb West Virginia Service Ribbon (WVSR)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out five years of service honorably. Additional awards are authorized for every additional five years.
  • Thumb West Virginia Minuteman Ribbon (WVMR)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who is solely responsible for the enlistment of at least five individuals over a 180-day period. At least three of these individuals must be non-prior service.
  • Thumb West Virginia Distinguished Unit Award- The West Virginia Distinguished Unit Award is awarded to units or organizations, not larger than squadron or battalion, which have distinguished themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service in support of military operations, or in support of the state or nation, not involving combat operations against an enemy.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin National Guard State Awards:

  • Thumb Wisconsin Meritorious Service Medal
  • Thumb Wisconsin Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Commendation Medal
  • Thumb Wisconsin Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Bar
  • Thumb Wisconsin National Guard Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Wisconsin National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Wisconsin National Guard Write Medal
  • Thumb Wisconsin National Guard Southwest Asia Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Eisenhower Trophy Unit Citation
  • Thumb Berlin Crisis Ribbon
  • Thumb Wisconsin Wortham Achievement Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Wisconsin Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Service Ribbon

Wyoming

Wyoming National Guard State Awards

  • Thumb Wyoming National Guard Association Medal for Excellence
  • Thumb Distinguished Service Medal
  • Thumb Meritorious Achievement Medal
  • Thumb Outstanding Service Ribbon
  • Thumb Exceptional Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Achievement Ribbon
  • Thumb Berlin Crisis Ribbon
  • Thumb Selected Reserve Force Ribbon
  • Thumb Wyoming National Guard Service Ribbon
  • Thumb State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Thumb Wyoming National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
  • Thumb Wyoming Active Duty Basic Training Ribbon
No longer authorized for wear
  • Thumb Wyoming Air National Guard 5-year Service Medal
  • Thumb Wyoming Air National Guard 10-year Service Medal
  • Thumb Wyoming Philippine Campaign Medal

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