Awards and decorations of the National Guard

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Awards and decorations of the National Guard are presented to members of the United States 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.

United States National Guard Reserve force of the United States Army and Air Force

The United States National Guard, also commonly referred to as the National Guard, is part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. It is a reserve military force composed of National Guard military members or units of each state and the territories of Guam, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, for a total of 54 separate organizations. All members of the National Guard of the United States are also members of the militia of the United States as defined by 10 U.S.C. § 246. National Guard units are under the dual control of the state and the federal government.

State defense force Military units under control of U.S. State governments

State defense forces in the United States are military units that operate under the sole authority of a state government. State defense forces are authorized by state and federal law and are under the command of the governor of each state.

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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.

United States Army Land warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces

The United States Army (USA) is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution. As the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military in order of precedence, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which was formed to fight the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783)—before the United States of America was established as a country. After the Revolutionary War, the Congress of the Confederation created the United States Army on 3 June 1784 to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The United States Army considers itself descended from the Continental Army, and dates its institutional inception from the origin of that armed force in 1775.

United States Navy Naval warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces

The United States Navy (USN) is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most capable navy in the world and it has been estimated that in terms of tonnage of its active battle fleet alone, it is larger than the next 13 navies combined, which includes 11 U.S. allies or partner nations. With the highest combined battle fleet tonnage and the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet, with eleven in service, and two new carriers under construction. With 319,421 personnel on active duty and 99,616 in the Ready Reserve, the U.S. Navy is the third largest of the U.S. military service branches in terms of personnel. It has 282 deployable combat vessels and more than 3,700 operational aircraft as of March 2018, making it the third-largest air force in the world, after the United States Air Force and the United States Army.

United States Marine Corps Amphibious warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces

The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also referred to as the United States Marines, is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations with the United States Navy as well as the Army and Air Force. The U.S. Marine Corps is one of the four armed service branches in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States.

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.

U.S. state constituent political entity of the United States

In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are currently 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory and shares its sovereignty with the federal government. Due to this shared sovereignty, Americans are citizens both of the federal republic and of the state in which they reside. State citizenship and residency are flexible, and no government approval is required to move between states, except for persons restricted by certain types of court orders. Four states use the term commonwealth rather than state in their full official names.

Puerto Rico Unincorporated territory of the United States

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and briefly called Porto Rico, is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the northeast Caribbean Sea, approximately 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida.

Guam Island territory of the United States of America

Guam is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, along with the Northern Mariana Islands. The capital city of Guam is Hagåtña and the most populous city is Dededo. The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth. Indigenous Guamanians are the Chamorros, who are related to other Austronesian natives of Eastern Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Guam has been a member of the Pacific Community since 1983.

Alabama

Alabama National Guard State Awards: [1]

Alaska

Alaska National Guard State Awards: [2]


Arizona

Arizona National Guard State Awards:

Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard State Awards:

California

California National Guard State Awards:

Colorado

Colorado National Guard State Awards:

Connecticut

Connecticut National Guard State Awards:

Delaware

Delaware National Guard State Awards:

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. [15] 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. [16]

District of Columbia

District of Columbia National Guard District Awards:

Florida

Florida National Guard State Awards:

Georgia

Georgia National Guard State Awards:

Guam

Hawaii

Hawaii National Guard State Awards:

Idaho

Idaho National Guard State Awards:

Illinois

Awards and decorations of the Illinois National Guard:

Indiana

Indiana National Guard State Awards:

  • In Distinguished Service Cross.PNG Indiana Distinguished Service Cross
  • Indiana Distinguished Service M.jpg Indiana Distinguished Service Medal
  • Ind Cmd.jpg Indiana Commendation Medal
  • Texas Desert Shield-Desert Storm Campaign Medal Ribbon.svg Indiana Operation Desert Shield/Storm Service Medal
  • In NG Korean Svc.JPG Indiana Korean Service Medal
  • In NG Homeland Defense.JPG Indiana Homeland Defense Ribbon
  • Ind Emergency Service Ribbon.JPG Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon
  • In NG Overseas Svc.JPG Indiana Overseas Service Ribbon
  • Ind OCONUS Medal.JPG Indiana OCONUS Service Ribbon
  • Ind Long Service Medal.JPG Indiana Long Service Medal
  • In Recruiting Ribbon.PNG Indiana Recruiting Ribbon
  • Ilmilat.jpg Indiana Retention Ribbon
  • USA - IN Funeral Honors Program Ribbon.png Indiana Funeral Honors Ribbon

Iowa

Iowa National Guard State Awards:

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

Kansas

Kansas National Guard State Awards: [23]

  • Kansas National Guard Medal of Excellence Ribbon.png Kansas Medal of Excellence
  • Kansas National Guard Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon.png Kansas Distinguished Service Medal
  • Kansas National Guard Governors Medal.png Kansas Governor's Medal
  • Kansas National Guard Patriot Medal.png Kansas Patriot Medal
  • Kansas NG Meritorious Service Cross.JPG Kansas Meritorious Service Medal
  • Kansas National Guard Commendation Medal Ribbon.png Kansas Commendation Ribbon
  • Kansas National Guard Achievement Ribbon.png Kansas National Guard Achievement Ribbon
  • Kansas Army National Guard Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon.png Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Kansas Air National Guard Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon.png Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ANG)
  • Kansas Army National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon.png Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Kansas Air National Guard State Emergency Duty Service Ribbon.png Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ANG)
  • USA - AL National Emergency.png Kansas Homeland Defense Ribbon (ARNG) (correct order of precedence)
  • Kansas Air National Guard Counter Drug Ribbon.png Kansas Counter-drug Service Ribbon
  • Air Guard First Sergeant Ribbon.PNG Kansas First Sergeant Ribbon
  • Kansas National Guard Recruiting Ribbon.png Kansas Recruiting Ribbon
  • Kansas National Guard Service Medal 30yr.png Kansas Service Medal (30 yrs.)
  • Kansas National Guard Service Medal 25yr.png Kansas Service Medal (25 yrs.)
  • Kansas National Guard Service Medal 20yr.png Kansas Service Medal (20 yrs.)
  • Kansas National Guard Service Medal Ribbon.png Kansas Service Medal (15 yrs.)
  • Kansas National Guard Service Medal 10yr.png Kansas Service Medal (10 yrs.)

Kentucky

Kentucky National Guard Commonwealth Awards: [24]

  • Ky Medal of Valor.JPG Kentucky Medal for Valor
  • Ky NG DSM.JPG Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
  • KY Merit Ribbon.png Kentucky Merit Ribbon
  • USA - KY Warrant Officer of the Year.png Kentucky Army National Guard Warrant Officer of the Year
  • KY Outstanding Airman-Soldier Ribbon.png Kentucky Outstanding Airman/Soldier Ribbon
  • KY Commendation Ribbon.png Kentucky Commendation Ribbon
  • USA - AL National Emergency.png Kentucky Berlin Crisis Service Ribbon
  • KY Recruiting Award.png Kentucky National Guard Recruiting Award
  • KY Service Ribbon.png Kentucky Faithful Service Ribbon (20 years)
  • KY Active Duty Ribbon.png Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon
  • KY ROTC Achievement Medal.png Kentucky National Guard ROTC Achievement Medal
  • KY Thirty Year Ribbon.png Kentucky National Guard Thirty Year Ribbon
  • SC Achievement Ribbon.JPG Kentucky Counterdrug Ribbon

Louisiana

Louisiana National Guard State Awards:

  • LA MOH.jpg Louisiana Medal of Honor
  • LA Dist SVC Cross.jpg Louisiana Distinguished Service Cross
  • LA Dist SVC Medal.jpg Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal
  • LA Legion of Merit.jpg Louisiana Legion of Merit
  • LA Cross of Merit.jpg Louisiana Cross of Merit
  • LA Commendation.jpg Louisiana Commendation Medal
  • Louisiana and Rhode Island Defense Service.jpg Louisiana Achievement Ribbon
  • LA Recruiting.jpg Louisiana Recruiting Ribbon
  • LA Retention.jpg Louisiana Retention Ribbon
  • LA Dist Civ SVC.jpg Louisiana Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
  • LA WarCross.jpg Louisiana War Cross
  • Cold War Victory Medal ribbon.svg Louisiana Cold War Victory Medal
  • LA Emergency SVC.jpg Louisiana Emergency Service Medal
  • USA - LA Counterdrug Service.png Louisiana Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • LA GEN Execellence MDL.jpg Louisiana General Excellence Medal
  • LA Longevity.jpg Louisiana Longevity Award
  • FE Herbert Mer Unit Com.jpg Louisiana F.E. Herbert Meritorious Unit Commendation (Right Side)

Maine

Maine National Guard State Awards: [25]

  • Maine National Guard Distinguished Service Award.png Maine Distinguished Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Maine National Guard Meritorious Service Medal.png Maine Meritorious Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Maine National Guard Commendation Award.png Maine Commendation Award (Discontinued)
  • Maine National Guard Adjutant General Award.png Maine Adjutant General Award
  • Maine Achievement Award.png Maine Achievement Award
  • Maine National Guard Commanders Award.png Maine Commander's Award
  • Maine Army National Guard Sergeant Major-Soldier-NCO of the Year.png Maine Army National Guard Sergeant Major/NCO/Soldier of the Year Award
  • Maine Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year.png Maine Outstanding Airman of the Year Award
  • Maine Nation Guard Recruiting Award.png Maine Recruiting Award
  • Maine Physical Fitness Award.png Maine Physical Fitness Award
  • CO Meritorious Conduct Medal.jpg Maine Good Conduct Award (Discontinued)
  • Albtr.png Maine Basic Training Award (Discontinued)
  • USA - ME Emergency Service Ribbon.png Maine National Emergency Service Award
  • Maine State Emergency Service Award.png Maine State Emergency Service Award (Discontinued)
  • Maine Honorable Service Award.png Maine Honorable Service Award
  • Maine Ice Guard 98.png Maine Ice Guard 98 (no longer awarded)

Maryland

Maryland National Guard State Awards:

Obsolete

Massachusetts

Massachusetts National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • MA Medal fo Liberty ribbon bar.svg Massachusetts Medal of Liberty
  • MA Medal of Valor.png Massachusetts Medal of Valor
  • MA Military Medal.png Massachusetts Military Medal
  • MA Medal of Merit.png Massachusetts Medal of Merit
  • MA Humanitarian Service Medal.png Massachusetts Humanitarian Service Medal
  • MA ARNG Service Medal.PNG Massachusetts ARNG Service Medal
  • MA ANG Service Medal.PNG Massachusetts ANG Service Medal
  • MA Desert Storm Service Ribbon.PNG Massachusetts Desert Storm Service Ribbon
  • MA Defense Expeditionary Ribbon.png Massachusetts Defense Expeditionary Ribbon
  • MA Defense Service Ribbon.png Massachusetts Defense Service Ribbon
  • MA Emergency Service Ribbon.PNG Massachusetts Emergency Service Ribbon
  • MA Meritorious Unit Citation.png Massachusetts Meritorious Unit Citation

Michigan

Michigan National Guard State Awards: [26] [27]

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

Minnesota

Minnesota National Guard State Awards:

  • Minnesota National Guard Distinguished Service Medal.png Minnesota Distinguished Service Medal
  • MN Medal for Valor.png Minnesota Medal for Valor
  • MN Medal for Merit.png Minnesota Medal for Merit
  • MN Commendation Medal.png Minnesota Commendation Medal
  • Minnesota Achievement Ribbon.svg Minnesota Achievement Ribbon
  • MN Good Conduct Ribbon.png Minnesota Good Conduct Ribbon
  • MN Active Duty Ribbon.png Minnesota State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Ilmilat.jpg Minnesota Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon
  • MN Service Medal.png Minnesota Service Ribbon

Mississippi

Mississippi National Guard State Awards [28]

  • Miss Medal of Honor.JPG Mississippi Medal of Honor
  • Miss Magnolia Cross.JPG 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.
  • Miss Magnolia Medal.JPG 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.
  • Miss Commendation.JPG 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.
  • Miss Medal of Efficiency.JPG 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.
  • Miss War Medal.JPG 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.
  • Miss Emergency Service.JPG 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.
  • Miss Service School Medal.JPG Mississippi Service School Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard upon successful complettion 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.
  • IANG Medal of Valor.png 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.
  • Miss Recruiting Medal.JPG Mississippi Recruiting Medal - Awarded to any member of the Mississippi National Guard who obtains three new members for any unit of the organized militia.
  • USA - MS Soldier of the Year.png Mississippi Soldier of the Year Ribbon - First issued in 2012, unknown in order of precedence.

Missouri

Missouri National Guard State Awards:

  • Meritorious Service Medal Missouri National Guard.svg Missouri Meritorious Service Medal
  • Missouri Conspicuous Service Medal.svg Missouri Conspicuous Service Medal
  • Missouri Commendation Ribbon.svg Missouri Commendation Ribbon
  • Missouri Desert Storm Ribbon.svg Missouri Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Missouri 20 Year Long Service Ribbon.svg Missouri 20 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Missouri 15 Year Long Service Ribbon.svg Missouri 15 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Missouri 10 Year Long Service Ribbon.svg Missouri 10 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Missouri 5 Year Long Service Ribbon.svg Missouri 5 Year Long Service Ribbon
  • Missouri First Sergeant Ribbon.svg Missouri First Sergeant Ribbon
  • Missouri Expeditionary Ribbon.svg Missouri Expeditionary Ribbon
  • Missouri State Emergency Duty Ribbon.svg Missouri State Emergency Duty Ribbon
  • Missouri Panamanian Service Ribbon.svg Missouri Panamanian Service Ribbon
  • USA - MO Afghanistan Campaign.svg Missouri Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon
  • Missouri Kosovo Campaign Ribbon.svg Missouri Kosovo Campaign Ribbon
  • Missouri Recruiting and Retention Ribbon.svg Missouri Recruiting and Retention Ribbon
  • Missouri Adjutant General's Twenty Ribbon.svg Missouri Adjutant General's Twenty Ribbon
  • Missouri Governor's Twenty Ribbon.svg Missouri Governor's Twelve Ribbon
  • Missouri Basic Training Ribbon.svg Missouri Basic Training Ribbon
  • New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation.png Governor's Unit Citation

Montana

Montana National Guard State Awards:

  • MTNG Distinguished Service Medal.PNG Montana Distinguished Service Medal
  • MTNG Commendation Medal.PNG Montana Commendation Medal
  • MTNG Air Medal.PNG Montana Air Medal
  • MTNG Distinguished Patriot Medal.PNG Montana Distinguished Patriot Medal
  • MTNG Recruiting Ribbon.PNG Montana Recruiting Ribbon
  • MTNG Campaign Ribbon.PNG Montana Campaign Ribbon
  • MTNG Noble Eagle Ribbon.PNG Montana Noble Eagle Ribbon
  • MTNG Overseas Training Ribbon.PNG Montana Overseas Training Ribbon
  • MTNG Volunteer Campaign Ribbon.PNG Montana Volunteer Campaign Ribbon
  • MTNG Service Ribbon.PNG Montana Service Ribbon
  • MTNG Attendance Ribbon.PNG Montana Attendance Ribbon
  • MTNG Physical Readiness Superior Ribbon.PNG Montana Physical Fitness Ribbon
  • MTNG Unit Citation Ribbon.PNG Montana Outstanding Unit

Nebraska

Nebraska National Guard State Awards

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

Nevada

Nevada National Guard State Awards: [29]

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

New Hampshire

  • USA - NH Medal of Honor.png New Hampshire National Guard Medal of Honor
  • NHNG-- Commendation Medal.JPG New Hampshire National Guard Commendation Ribbon
  • NHNG -- Diustinguished Service Medal.JPG New Hampshire National Guard Distinguished Service Medal
  • Kansas Army National Guard Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon.png New Hampshire National Guard Soldier of the Year Ribbon (ARNG)
  • Kansas Air National Guard Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon.png New Hampshire National Guard Airman of the Year Ribbon (ANG)
  • USA - NH Honor Guard.png New Hampshire National Guard Honor Guard Ribbon
  • NH NG State Active Service Ribbon.PNG New Hampshire National Guard State Active Service Ribbon
  • Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg New Hampshire National Guard Honorary Recruiting Ribbon
  • NHNG Counter Drug Ribbon.png New Hampshire National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Ribbon
  • NH NG Service Bar.PNG New Hampshire National Guard Service Bar

New Jersey

New Jersey National Guard State Awards:

  • Outstanding Unit Award (AF).gif New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal
  • Njmsm.jpg New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal
  • Njvr.jpg New Jersey Valor Ribbon
  • Njcm.jpg New Jersey Commendation Medal
  • Njmoh.jpg New Jersey Medal of Honor
  • Njgca.jpg New Jersey Good Conduct Ribbon
  • Njma.jpg New Jersey Merit Award
  • Njdssm.jpg New Jersey Desert Storm Service Medal
  • Njdssr.jpg New Jersey Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Njssa.jpg New Jersey State Service Award
  • Njra.jpg New Jersey Recruiting Award
  • Njgua.jpg New Jersey Governor's Unit Award
  • Njusa.jpg New Jersey Unit Strength Award

New Mexico

New Mexico National Guard State Awards:

  • New Mexico National Guard -- Medal of Valor.JPG New Mexico Medal of Valor
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Distinguished Service Medal.JPG New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Medal of Merit.JPG New Mexico Medal of Merit
  • USA - NM Emergency Service Military Ribbon.jpg New Mexico Emergency Service Military Ribbon
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Outstanding Service Medal.JPG New Mexico Outstanding Service Medal
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Long Service Medal.JPG New Mexico Long Service Medal
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Good Conduct Medal.JPG New Mexico Good Conduct Medal
  • New Mexico National Guard -- Perfect Attendance Medal.JPG New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon
  • NM NG Recruiting 2.JPG New Mexico Recruiting Ribbon
  • New Mexico Academy Service Ribbon.png New Mexico Academy Service Ribbon
  • New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation.png New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation

New York

New York state military awards:

New York National Guard State Awards:

North Carolina

North Carolina National Guard State Awards:

  • Ncdsm.jpg North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal
  • Ncmsm.jpg North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal
  • Nccom.jpg North Carolina Commendation Medal
  • Ncam.jpg North Carolina Achievement Medal
  • Ncagmasr.jpg North Carolina Adjutant General's Meritorious Achievement Service Ribbon
  • Ncsadr.jpg North Carolina State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Ncsr.jpg North Carolina Service Ribbon
  • Ncguc.jpg North Carolina Governor's Unit Citation
  • Ncmuc.jpg North Carolina Meritorious Unit Citation
  • Ncoua.jpg North Carolina Outstanding Unit Award

North Dakota

North Dakota National Guard State Awards: [30]

Air National Guard Awards:

  • NDNG Distinguished Service Medal.png North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal
  • NDNG Legion of Merit Medal.png North Dakota Legion of Merit
  • NDSMSM.png North Dakota State Meritorious Service Medal
  • NDNG Commendation Medal.png North Dakota State Commendation Medal
  • NDNG Achievement Medal.png North Dakota State Achievement Medal
  • Emergency Service.png North Dakota Emergency Service Ribbon
  • North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Ribbon.png North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Ribbon
  • Adjutant General's Outstanding Graduate Award.svg North Dakota OCONUS Ribbon
  • Recruiting Ribbon.png North Dakota Recruiting Ribbon
  • 1st Sergeant Ribbon.png North Dakota 1st Sergeant Ribbon
  • NDNG Service Ribbon.png North Dakota Service Ribbon
  • Albtr.png North Dakota Basic Training Ribbon

Army National Guard Awards:

  • NDNG Distinguished Service Medal.png North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal
  • NDNG Legion of Merit Medal.png North Dakota Legion of Merit
  • NDSMSM.png North Dakota State Meritorious Service Medal
  • NDNG Commendation Medal.png North Dakota State Commendation Medal
  • NDNG Achievement Medal.png North Dakota State Achievement Medal
  • Emergency Service.png North Dakota Emergency Service Ribbon
  • NDNG MFHR.png North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Ribbon
  • Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg North Dakota Strength Management Ribbon
  • NDNG Service Ribbon.png North Dakota Service Ribbon
  • Albtr.png North Dakota Basic Training Ribbon

Worn on right side, after federal awards:

  • NDARNG Outstanding Unit Citation.png North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Citation (Army)

Obsolete or no longer awarded:

  • USA - AL National Emergency.png North Dakota National Emergency Service Ribbon (Berlin Crisis)
  • CT Selected Reserve Force Medal.PNG North Dakota Selected Reserve Force Ribbon

Ohio

Ohio National Guard State Awards:

  • Miss Medal of Honor.JPG Ohio Cross Medal
  • Ohio Distinguished Service.jpg Ohio Distinguished Service Medal
  • Ohio Commendation.jpg Ohio Commendation Medal
  • Ohio Faithful Service.jpg Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon
  • Ohio Special Service.jpg Ohio Special Service Ribbon
  • Ohio Award of Merit.jpg Ohio Award of Merit Ribbon
  • Albtr.png Ohio Basic Training Ribbon
  • Ilmilat.jpg Ohio Recruiters Achievement Ribbon

Oklahoma

Oklahoma National Guard State Awards:

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

Oregon

Oregon National Guard State Awards:

  • OR-DSMR.jpg Oregon Distinguished Service Medal
  • OR-ESMR.jpg Oregon Exceptional Service Medal
  • OR-MSMR.jpg Oregon Meritorious Service Medal
  • OR-CMR.jpg Oregon Commendation Medal
  • OR-30FSR.jpg Oregon 30 Year Faithful Service Medal
  • OR-ESR.jpg Oregon Emergency Service Ribbon
  • OR-SSR.jpg Oregon Superior Soldier Ribbon
  • ORNG Faithful Service Ribbon.png Oregon Faithful Service Medal
  • OR-RR.jpg Oregon Recruiting Ribbon
  • OR-SUR.jpg Oregon Superior Unit Ribbon

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • PA CFV.JPG Pennsylvania Cross for Valor
  • PA DSM.JPG Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal
  • PANG Guardsman Medal.png Pennsylvania Guardsman Medal
  • PA MSM.JPG Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal
  • PA CM.JPG Pennsylvania Commendation Medal
  • PA SR.JPG Pennsylvania Service Ribbon
  • PA GWMRM.JPG Pennsylvania GEN William Moffat-Reilly Medal
  • PA KFM.jpg Pennsylvania Keystone Freedom Medal
  • PA 20YM.JPG Pennsylvania 20 Year Medal
  • PA MGTRWM.JPG Pennsylvania MG Thomas. R. White Medal
  • PA RRM.JPG Pennsylvania Recruiting and Retention Medal
  • PA GTJSM.JPG Pennsylvania GEN Thomas. J. Stewart Medal
  • USA - PA Military Honors Program Service Ribbon.png Pennsylvania Military Honors Program Service
  • USA - PA Gov Unit Citation Air Force Service.jpg Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation Air Force Service
  • PA GUC.JPG Pennsylvania Governor's Unit Citation Army Service

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

  • Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico.JPG Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico
  • Distinguished Service Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Medal for Distinguished Service
  • Medal for Valor.JPG Puerto Rico Medal of Valor
  • Merit Cross.JPG Puerto Rico Merit Cross
  • Wounded Action Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Wounded in Action Medal
  • Order of the Governor of PR Common defense Service.JPG Order of the Governor of Puerto Rico Common Defense Service Medal
  • Combat Service Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Combat Service Medal
  • Commendation Medal1.JPG Puerto Rico Commendation Medal
  • Outstanding Soldier, NCO of the Year Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Outstanding Soldier/NCO of the Year Ribbon
  • Service Medal1.JPG Puerto Rico Service Medal
  • Exemplary Conduct Medal.JPG Puerto Rico Exemplary Conduct Ribbon
  • War Service Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico War Service Ribbon
  • USA - PR SG Merit Achievement Award.png Puerto Rico SG Merit Achievement Award
  • Disaster Relief Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Ribbon
  • Hurricane Georges Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Hurricane Georges Ribbon
  • Active Duty for Training Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Active Duty for Training Ribbon
  • Caribbean Emergency Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Caribbean Emergency Ribbon
  • Civil Disturbance Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Civil Disturbance Ribbon
  • Law enforcement Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Law Enforcement Ribbon
  • Vlll Pan-American Games Support ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico VIII Pan-American Games Support Ribbon
  • English Language Proficiency Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico English Language Proficiecy Ribbon
  • Counterdrug Service Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • Regatta 92 Ribbon.JPG Puerto Rico 1992 Regatta Ribbon
  • Community Service Ribbon.JPG 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:

  • Distinguished Service Medal1.JPG South Carolina Palmetto Cross
  • SC Medal of Valor.JPG South Carolina Medal of Valor
  • SC Exceptional Service Medal.JPG South Carolina Exceptional Service Medal
  • SC Extraordinary Achievement Medal.JPG South Carolina Extraordinary Achievement Medal
  • SC Meritorious Service Medal.JPG South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal
  • SC Achievement Ribbon.JPG South Carolina Achievement Ribbon
  • SC State Service Medal.JPG South Carolina State Service Ribbon
  • SC Retirement Medal.JPG South Carolina Retirement Medal
  • USA - SC Palmetto Service Ribbon.jpg South Carolina Palmetto Service Ribbon
  • Wounded Action Medal.JPG South Carolina National Guard Mobilization Support Award Ribbon
  • USA - SC Cadet Medal of Merit Service Ribbon.png South Carolina Cadet Medal of Merit Service Ribbon
  • SC Recruiting and Retention Achievement Medal.JPG South Carolina Recruiting and Retention Achievement Medal
  • SC Safety Service Ribbon.JPG South Carolina Safety Service Ribbon
  • SC Counter-Drug Ribbon.JPG South Carolina Counter-Drug Ribbon
  • SC Governor's Unit Citation.JPG South Carolina Governor's Unit Citation

South Dakota

South Dakota National Guard State Awards:

  • USA - SD Medal of Valor.png South Dakota Medal of Valor
  • SDNG Achievement Medal.png South Dakota Achievement Ribbon
  • SDNG Distinguished Service Award.png South Dakota Distinguished Service Award
  • SDNG Emergency Operations Ribbon.png South Dakota Emergency Operations Ribbon
  • Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg South Dakota Recruiting Medal
  • Wounded Action Medal.JPG South Dakota Service Medal
  • USA - AL National Emergency.png South Dakota Berlin Crisis Medal
  • DE National Defense Service Ribbon.png South Dakota Desert Storm Ribbon
  • SDNG Desert Storm Unit Citation.png South Dakota Desert Storm Unit Citation
  • SD NG Unit Citation.png South Dakota Unit Citation
  • SD NG Distinguished Unit Award.png South Dakota Distinguished Unit Award

Tennessee

Tennessee National Guard Awards: [31]

  • TNNG Distinguished Service Medal.png Tennessee Distinguished Service Medal
  • TNNG Adjutant General`s Ribbon for Valor.png Tennessee Ribbon for Valor
  • TNNG Distinguished Patriot Medal.png Tennessee Distinguished Patriot Medal
  • TNNG Commendation Ribbon.png Tennessee Commendation Ribbon
  • TNNG Individual Achievement Ribbon.png Tennessee Individual Achievement Ribbon
  • TNNG Recruiting Merit Ribbon.png Tennessee Recruiting Merit Ribbon
  • TNNG National Emergency Service Medal.png Tennessee National Emergency Service Medal
  • TNNG War Service Ribbon.png Tennessee War Service Ribbon
  • TNNG Counterdrug Service Ribbon.png Tennessee Counterdrug Service Ribbon
  • TNNG Service Ribbon.png Tennessee Service Ribbon
  • TNNG Volunteer Ribbon.png Tennessee Volunteer Ribbon
  • TNNG Governor`s Meritorious Unit.png Tennessee Meritorious Unit Citation
  • TNNG Distinguished Unit.png Tennessee Distinguished Unit Citation
  • TNNG Outstanding Unit Performance.png Tennessee Outstanding Unit Performance Commendation
  • TNNG Volunteer Recruiting & Retention Unit.png Tennessee Volunteer Recruiting and Retention Unit Citation

Texas

Texas National Guard State Awards:

Utah

Utah National Guard State Awards:

Reference Pictures available at https://web.archive.org/web/20061208051453/http://armyawards.com/arng/ut/utawards.shtml.

  • Utah Medal of Valor.svg Utah Medal of Valor
  • Utah Cross.JPG Utah Cross
  • Utah Joint Medal for Merit ribbon.JPG Utah Medal of Merit
  • Utah Commendation.JPG Utah Commendation Medal
  • Utah National Guard Deteur Digniory.png Utah Deteur Digniory
  • Utah 2002 Winter Olympics.svg Utah 2002 Olympic Winter Games Service Ribbon
  • UT Emergency Service Ribbon.png Utah Emergency Service Ribbon
  • USA - UT State Partnership Medal Ribbon.png Utah State Partnership Program Ribbon
  • USA - UT Joint Staff Service Ribbon.png Utah Joint Staff Service Ribbon
  • USA - UT Joint Commendation Service Ribbon.png Utah Joint Commendation Service Ribbon
  • USA - UT National Guard Patriot Service Ribbon.png Utah National Guard Patriot Service Ribbon
  • Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg Utah Recruiting Ribbon
  • UT Achievement Ribbon.png Utah Achievement Ribbon
  • UT Service Ribbon.svg Utah Service Ribbon
  • Albtr.png Utah Basic Training Ribbon
  • USA - UT Military Funeral Service Ribbon.png Utah Military Funeral Service Ribbon

Vermont

Vermont National Guard State Awards:

  • Vermont Distinguished Service Medal State Award.jpg Vermont Distinguished Service Medal (National Guard award)
  • Vermont Medal for Merit.JPG Vermont Medal of Merit
  • Vermont Commendation Medal.JPG Vermont Commendation Medal
  • Meritorious Service Ribbon.JPG Vermont Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Outstanding Unit Award.JPG Vermont Outstanding Unit Award
  • Organizational Excellence Award.JPG Vermont Organizational Excellence Award
  • World War II Medal.jpg Vermont World War II Medal
  • Vt National Defense Service Medal.JPG Vermont National Defense Medal
  • Good Conduct Ribbon.JPG Vermont Good Conduct Ribbon
  • Desert Strom Ribbon.JPG Vermont Desert Storm Ribbon
  • Albtr.png Vermont Active Duty for Training Ribbon
  • Professional Development Medal.JPG Vermont Professional Development Ribbon
  • Career Service Award.JPG Vermont Career Service Award
  • PA 20YM.JPG Vermont Service Ribbon
  • Duty Ribbon.JPG Vermont Duty Ribbon
  • State Special Duty Ribbon.JPG Vermont State Special Duty Ribbon
  • Noribbon.svg Vermont Military Humanitarian Service Medal

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Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands National Guard Territory Awards

  • VI NG Distinguished Service Medal.PNG Virgin Islands Distinguished Service Medal
  • VI Meritorious Service Medal.JPG Virgin Islands Meritorious Service Medal
  • VI National Guard Commendation Medal.JPG Virgin Islands Commendation Medal
  • VI NG Medal for Long and Faithful Service.PNG Virgin Islands Long and Faithful Service Medal
  • VI NG Emergency Service Ribbon.PNG Virgin Islands Emergency Service Ribbon

Virginia

Listed in order of precedence when worn or displayed:

  • VANG Distinguished Service Medal.png Virginia Distinguished Service Medal
  • Va Legion of Merit.JPG Virginia National Guard Legion of Merit
  • Va National Guard Bronze Star Medal.JPG Virginia National Guard Bronze Star Medal
  • Va Commendation Medal.JPG Virginia National Guard Commendation Medal
  • Va Governors National Service Medal.JPG Virginia Governor's National Service Medal
  • Va National Guard 6 year Service Medal.JPG Virginia National Guard 3-year Service Ribbon
  • OK Distinguished Service Cross.png Virginia National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon
  • VANG Emergency Service Ribbon.png Virginia National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
  • VANG Perfect Attendance Ribbon.png Virginia National Guard Perfect Attendance Ribbon
  • VANG Strength Management Ribbon.png Virginia National Guard Strength Maintenance Ribbon
  • USA - VA Military Funeral Honors Ribbon.png Virginia National Guard Military Funeral Honors Ribbon

Washington

Washington National Guard State Awards:

  • WADSM.jpg Washington Distinguished Service Medal
  • WALOM.jpg Washington Legion of Merit Medal
  • USA - WA Cross of Valor.png Washington Cross of Valor
  • USA - WA Aviation Cross.png Washington Aviation Cross Medal
  • WAGM.jpg Washington Guardsman Medal
  • USA - WA Meritorious Service Medal Ribbon.png Washington Meritorious Service Medal
  • WAMSM.jpg Washington Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • WACM.jpg Washington Commendation Medal
  • WAAM.jpg Washington Achievement Medal
  • WASMR.jpg Washington Strength Management Ribbon
  • WAESR.jpg Washington Emergency Service Ribbon
  • WANGSR.jpg Washington National Guard Service Ribbon
  • USA - WA Defense Service Military Ribbon.png Washington State Defense Service Ribbon (Discontinued)
  • USA - WA Good Conduct Medal Ribbon.png Washington Good Conduct Medal
  • WAUC.jpg Washington Unit Citation (Right Side)

Washington Air National Guard Awards:

  • USA - WA Air National Guard Aviation Cross.png Washington Air National Guard Aviation Cross
  • ANG Aerial Achievement Medal.png Washington Air National Guard Aerial Achievement Medal
  • USA - WA Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award Ribbon.jpg Washington Air National Guard Distinguished Recruiting Award

West Virginia

West Virginia National Guard State Awards:

  • SDNG Distinguished Service Award.png West Virginia Distinguished Service Medal
  • WVNG Legion of Merit.png West Virginia Legion of Merit
  • WVNG Meritorious Service Medal.png West Virginia Meritorious Service Medal
  • WVNG Commendation Medal.png West Virginia Commendation Medal
  • WVNG Achievement Medal.png West Virginia Achievement Medal
  • WVNG Emergency Service Ribbon.png West Virginia Emergency Service Ribbon
  • WVNG State Service Ribbon.png West Virginia State Service Ribbon
  • WVNG Service Ribbon.png West Virginia Service Ribbon
  • WVNG Minuteman Ribbon.png West Virginia Minuteman Ribbon
  • WVNG Distinguished Unit Award.png West Virginia Distinguished Unit Award

Wisconsin

Wisconsin National Guard State Awards:

  • Wounded Action Medal.JPG Wisconsin Meritorious Service Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal.JPG Wisconsin Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Duty Ribbon.JPG Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Commendation Medal
  • Distinguished Service Medal1.JPG Wisconsin Distinguished Service Medal
  • Recruiting Bar Ribbon.JPG Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Bar
  • Service Ribbon.JPG Wisconsin National Guard Service Ribbon
  • Emergency Service Ribbon1.JPG Wisconsin National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
  • Write Medal.JPG Wisconsin National Guard Write Medal
  • Texas Desert Shield-Desert Storm Campaign Medal Ribbon.svg Wisconsin National Guard Southwest Asia Service Ribbon
  • Eisenhower Trophy Unit Ribbon.JPG Eisenhower Trophy Unit Citation
  • Berlin Crisis Ribbon.JPG Berlin Crisis Ribbon
  • Wortham Achievement Service Ribbon.png Wisconsin Wortham Achievement Service Ribbon

Wyoming

Wyoming National Guard State Awards

  • Wyoming Medal for Excellence.JPG Wyoming National Guard Association Medal for Excellence
  • USA - WI Distingushed Service Medal Ribbon.png Distinguished Service Medal
  • Guard Meritorious Achievement Ribbon.svg Meritorious Achievement Medal
  • USA - WI Outstanding Service.png Outstanding Service Ribbon
  • USA - WI Exceptional Achievement Ribbon.png Exceptional Achievement Ribbon
  • Achivement ribbon of the Wyoming National Guard.svg Achievement Ribbon
  • USA - AL National Emergency.png Berlin Crisis Ribbon
  • Distinguished Service Medal1.JPG Selected Reserve Force Ribbon
  • USA - WY National Guard Service Ribbin.png Wyoming National Guard Service Ribbon
  • USA - WY State Active Duty Ribbon.png State Active Duty Ribbon
  • Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg Wyoming National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
  • Albtr.png Wyoming Active Duty Basic Training Ribbon
No longer authorized for wear
  • Wyoming 5 year Service Medal.JPG Wyoming Air National Guard 5-year Service Medal
  • Wyoming 10 year Service Medal.JPG Wyoming Air National Guard 10-year Service Medal
  • Service Medal1.JPG Wyoming Philippine Campaign Medal

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  • Lewis, Kenneth C. (1976). Military medals, awards, and service badges of Iowa. Kenneth C. Lewis. OCLC   2372611.
  • Borgmann, Fred J. (2013) Wisconsin Military And Civil Medals publisher Fred J. Borgmann, Iola, Wisconsin