Awards and decorations of the National Guard are presented to members of the United States National Guard 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 Adjutant Generals. The United States National Guard is a component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air National Guard). ... Awards and decorations of the United States military are military decorations which recognize a service members service and personal accomplishments while a member of the United States armed forces. ... A state government is the government of a subnational entity in nation-states with federal forms of government, which shares political power with the federal government or national government. ... The United States National Guard is a significant component of the United States armed forces military reserve. ... An adjutant general is the chief administrative officer to a military general. ...

Those National Guard members 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., on active duty or as members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard Reserves) may not continue to wear and display such decorations on a military uniform. Active duty regulations allow their members to accept but not wear state awards. In addition, National Guard members activated (mobilized) may not wear their state awards while serving in Title 10 (federal) status. The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... USN redirects here. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ... USCG HH-65 Dolphin USCG HH-60J JayHawk The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States armed forces and is involved in maritime law enforcement, mariner assistance, search and rescue, and national defense. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ...

Most states and territories authorize the wear of other state's/territory's awards if a member has earned awards from a state or territory that he/she is not presently assigned to. The order of precedence is typically the presently assigned state/territory comes first then awards from the District of Columbia then subsequent states by their order into statehood then Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.^[1] ... The order which the original 13 states ratified the constitution, then the order that the others were admitted to the union This is a list of U.S. states by date of statehood, that is, the date when each U.S. state joined the Union. ...

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 also maintain a National Guard force with their own set of awards and decorations. ...

Alabama

Alabama National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ...

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Alaska

Arizona

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Arkansas

Arkansas National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ...

• Arkansas Medal of Honor
• Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal
• Arkansas Exceptional Service Medal
• Arkansas Commendation Medal
• Arkansas Federal Service Ribbon
• Arkansas Service Ribbon
• Arkansas Emergency Service Ribbon
• Arkansas Recruiting Ribbon

California

California National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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Colorado

Colorado National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...

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Connecticut

Connecticut National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ...

• Connecticut Medal of Valor
• Connecticut Medal of Merit
• Connecticut Desert Storm Campaign Ribbon
• Connecticut Long Service Ribbon
• Connecticut Emergency Service Ribbon
• Connecticut Selected Reserve Force Medal

Delaware

Delaware National Guard State Awards: Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area  Ranked 49th  - Total 2,491 sq mi (6,452 km²)  - Width 30 miles (48 km)  - Length 100 miles (161 km)  - % water 21. ...

• Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross
• Delaware Distinguished Service Medal
• Delaware Medal for Military Merit
• Delaware National Guard Medal
• Delaware National Defense Service Ribbon
• Delaware Medal for Service in Aid to Civil Authority
• Delaware Recruiting Ribbon
• Delaware Physical Fitness Ribbon
• Delaware National Guard Governor's Meritorious Unit Award
• Delaware National Guard Unit Strength Award

District of Columbia

District of Columbia National Guard District Awards: ...

• District of Columbia Distinguished Service Medal
• District of Columbia Meritorious Service Medal
• District of Columbia Commendation Medal
• District of Columbia Achievement Medal
• District of Columbia NCO Commendation Ribbon
• District of Columbia Enlisted Excellence Ribbon
• District of Columbia Faithful Service Medal
• District of Columbia Emergency Service Ribbon
• District of Columbia Recognition Ribbon
• District of Columbia Special Award Ribbon
• District of Columbia Recruiting and Retention Ribbon
• District of Columbia Community Service Ribbon
• District of Columbia Ceremonial/Drill Team/Color Guard Ribbon
• District of Columbia Active Duty Ribbon
• District of Columbia Attendance Ribbon
• District of Columbia Commanding General's Outstanding Unit Award

Florida

Florida National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area South Florida Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

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Georgia

Georgia National Guard State Awards:

Guam

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

Hawaii

Hawaii National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English, Hawaiian Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 10,931 sq mi (29,311 km²)  - Width n/a miles (n/a km)  - Length 1,522 miles (2,450 km)  - % water 41. ...

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

Idaho

Idaho National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English [1] Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq mi (216,632 km²)  - Width 305 miles (491 km)  - Length 479 miles (771 km)  - % water 0. ...

• Idaho Cross
• Idaho Distinguished Service Medal
• Idaho Meritorious Service Medal
• Idaho Emergency Service Ribbon
• Idaho Recruiting Ribbon (ARNG)
• Idaho Recruiting Ribbon (ANG)
• Idaho Reenlistment Ribbon
• Idaho State Service Ribbon
• Idaho Basic Training Ribbon
• Idaho Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation
• Idaho Adjutant General's Excellence Award

Illinois

Illinois National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ...

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Indiana

Indiana National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ...

• Indiana Distinguished Service Cross
• Indiana Distinguished Service Medal
• Indiana Commendation Medal
• Indiana National Emergency Service Ribbon
• Indiana Operation Desert Shield/Storm Service Medal
• Indiana Korean Service Medal
• Indiana Homeland Defense Ribbon
• Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon
• Indiana Overseas Service Ribbon
• Indiana OCONUS Service Ribbon
• Indiana Long Service Medal
• Indiana Recruiting Ribbon
• Indiana Retention Ribbon

Iowa

Iowa National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 199 miles (320 km)  - % water 0. ...

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

Kansas

Kansas National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English[2] Capital Topeka Largest city Wichita Area  Ranked 15th  - Total 82,277 sq mi (213,096 km²)  - Width 211 miles (340 km)  - Length 417 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ...

• Kansas Medal of Excellence
• Kansas Distinguished Service Medal
• Kansas Governor's Medal
• Kansas Patriot Medal
• Kansas Meritorious Service Medal
• Kansas Commendation Ribbon
• Kansas Achievement Ribbon
• Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ARNG)
• Kansas Outstanding Guardsman Ribbon (ANG)
• Kansas Berlin Crisis Service Ribbon
• Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ARNG)
• Kansas State Emergency Service Ribbon (ANG)
• Kansas Counter-drug Service Ribbon
• Kansas First Sergeant Ribbon
• Kansas Recruiting Ribbon
• Kansas Service Medal (30 yrs.)
• Kansas Service Medal (25 yrs.)
• Kansas Service Medal (20 yrs.)
• Kansas Service Medal (15 yrs.)
• Kansas Service Medal (10 yrs.)
• Kansas Homeland Defense Ribbon (ARNG) (unsure of order of precedence)

Kentucky

Kentucky National Guard Commonwealth Awards: Official language(s) English[1] Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area  Ranked 37th  - Total 40,444 sq mi (104,749 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ...

• Kentucky Medal for Valor
• Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
• Kentucky Merit Ribbon
• Kentucky Outstanding Airman/Soldier Ribbon
• Kentucky Commendation Ribbon
• Kentucky Berlin Crisis Service Ribbon
• Kentucky Service Ribbon
• Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon
• Kentucky Army National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
• Kentucky National Guard Junior ROTC Distinguished Cadet Medal

Louisiana

Louisiana National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W...

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

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Maine

Maine National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ...

• Maine Distinguished Service Award
• Maine Meritorious Service Award
• Maine Commendation Award
• Maine Adjutant General Award
• Maine Achievement Award
• Maine Commander's Award
• Maine Sergeant Major Soldier of the Year Award
• Maine Recruiting Award
• Maine Academic Award
• Maine Physical Fitness Award
• Maine Good Conduct Award
• Maine Basic Training Award
• Maine Emergency Service Award
• Maine State Emergency Service Award
• Maine Honorable Service Award
• Maine Ice Guard 98

Maryland

Maryland National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N  - Longitude 75° 03′ W to 79° 29...

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts National Guard Commonwealth Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ...

• Massachusetts Medal of Valor
• Massachusetts Military Medal
• Massachusetts Medal of Merit
• Massachusetts Humanitarian Service Medal
• Massachusetts ARNG Service Medal
• Massachusetts ANG Service Medal
• Massachusetts Desert Storm Service Ribbon
• Massachusetts Defense Expeditionary Ribbon
• Massachusetts Defense Service Ribbon
• Massachusetts Emergency Service Ribbon
• Massachusetts Meritorious Unit Citation

Michigan

Michigan National Guard State Awards:[6] Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ...

• Michigan Medal for Valor
• Michigan Distinguished Service Medal
• Michigan Lifesaving Medal
• Michigan Legion of Merit
• Michigan Recruiting Ribbon
• Michigan Boradsword Service Medal
• Michigan Active State Service Ribbon
• Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon
• Michigan Outside U.S. Service Ribbon
• Michigan State Partnership Ribbon

Minnesota

Minnesota National Guard State Awards: Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ...

• Minnesota Distinguished Service Medal
• Minnesota Medal for Valor
• Minnesota Medal for Merit
• Minnesota Commendation Medal
• Minnesota Good Conduct Ribbon
• Minnesota State Active Duty Ribbon
• Minnesota Distinguished Recruiting Ribbon
• Minnesota Service Ribbon
• Minnesota Overseas Ribbon

Mississippi

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• Mississippi Magnolia Cross
• Mississippi Magnolia Medal
• Mississippi Commendation Medal
• Mississippi Medal of Efficiency
• Mississippi War Medal
• Mississippi Emergency Service Medal
• Mississippi Service School Medal
• Mississippi Longevity Medal

Missouri

Missouri National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ...

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Montana

Montana National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26N to 49°N  - Longitude 104°2W to 116°2W Population  Ranked...

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

Nebraska

Nebraska National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ...

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

Nevada

Nevada National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Carson City Largest city Las Vegas Area  Ranked 7th  - Total 110,567 sq mi (286,367 km²)  - Width 322 miles (519 km)  - Length 490 miles (788 km)  - % water 0. ...

• Order of Nevada
• Nevada Medal of Valor
• Nevada Distinguished Service Medal
• Nevada Medal of Merit
• Nevada Commendation Medal
• Nevada Emergency/Humanitarian Service Ribbon
• Nevada Meritorious Service Ribbon
• Nevada Service Ribbon
• Nevada Adjutant General's Outstanding Graduate Award
• Nevada State Safety Ribbon
• Nevada Recruiting Ribbon
• Nevada Governor's Outstanding Unit Award

New Hampshire

• Commendation Ribbon
• State Active Service Ribbon
• Service Bar

Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq mi (24,239 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 3. ...

New Jersey

New Jersey National Guard State Awards: A New Jersey Air National Guard F-16 from the 177th Fighter Wing The New Jersey Army and Air National Guard consists of over 9,000 Guardsmen from New Jersey. ...

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New Mexico

New Mexico National Guard State Awards: Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ...

• New Mexico Medal of Valor
• New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal
• New Mexico Medal of Merit
• New Mexico Outstanding Service Medal
• New Mexico Long Service Medal
• New Mexico Good Conduct Medal
• New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon
• New Mexico Academy Service Ribbon
• New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation

New York

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• New York Medal of Valor
• New York Conspicuous Service Medal
• New York Meritorious Service Medal
• New York Military Commendation Medal
• New York Long and Faithful Service Medal
• New York Desert Storm Service Medal
• New York Defense of Liberty Medal
• New York Conspicuous Service Cross
• New York Medal for Merit
• New York Conspicuous Service Star
• New York Outstanding Airman/Soldier of the Year Ribbon
• New York Recruiting Medal
• New York Aid to Civil Authority Medal
• New York Counterdrug Service Ribbon
• New York Exercise Support Ribbon
• New York Humane Service to NYS Medal
• New York First Sergeant Ribbon (Air)/(Army)
• New York Military Support Medal, 1980 Winter Olympics
• New York Physical Fitness Ribbon

North Carolina

North Carolina National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ...

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North Dakota

North Dakota National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Bismarck Largest city Fargo Area  Ranked 19th  - Total 70,762 sq mi (183,272 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 340 miles (545 km)  - % water 2. ...

• North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal
• North Dakota Legion of Merit
• North Dakota State Commendation Medal
• North Dakota State Achievement Medal
• North Dakota National Emergency Service Ribbon (Berlin Crisis)
• North Dakota Selected Reserve Force Ribbon
• North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Ribbon
• North Dakota OCONUS Ribbon
• North Dakota Strength Management Ribbon
• North Dakota Emergency Service Ribbon
• North Dakota Service Ribbon
• North Dakota Basic Training Ribbon
• North Dakota State Outstanding Unit Citation
• North Dakota Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation

Ohio

Ohio National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ...

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,898 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ...

• Oklahoma Distinguished Service Cross
• Oklahoma Star of Valor
• Oklahoma Distinguished Service Medal
• Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal
• Oklahoma Commendation Medal
• Oklahoma Exceptional Service Medal
• Oklahoma Guardsman Medal
• Oklahoma Desert Storm Service Medal
• Oklahoma Seletive Reserve Medal
• Oklahoma Alfred P. Murrah Service Medal
• Oklahoma Recruiting Ribbon
• Oklahoma Active Duty Service Medal
• Oklahoma Long Service Medal
• Oklahoma Good Conduct Ribbon
• Oklahoma Governor's Distinguished Unit Award

Oregon

Oregon National Guard State Awards:   Official language(s) (none)[1] Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania National Guard Commonwealth Awards: Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico National Guard Commonwealth Awards:

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

Rhode Island

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• RIC 30-8-1 National guard service medal.
• RIC 30-8-2 Bronze service medal.
• RIC 30-8-3 Rhode Island cross.
• RIC 30-8-4 Rhode Island star.
• RIC 30-8-8 Rhode Island national guard emergency service ribbon.
• RIC 30-8-9 Rhode Island defense service medal.
• RIC 30-8-10 Rhode Island commendation medal.

South Carolina

South Carolina National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32° 2′ N to 35° 13′ N  - Longitude...

• South Carolina Palmetto Cross
• South Carolina Medal of Valor
• South Carolina Exceptional Service Medal
• South Carolina Extraordinary Achievement Medal
• South Carolina Meritorious Service Medal
• South Carolina Achievement Ribbon
• South Carolina State Service Ribbon
• South Carolina Retirement Medal
• South Carolina Palmetto Service Ribbon
• South Carolina Recruiting and Retention Achievement Medal
• South Carolina Safety Service Ribbon
• South Carolina Counter-Drug Ribbon
• South Carolina Governor's Unit Citation

South Dakota

South Dakota National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,163 sq mi (199,905 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 380 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ...

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

Tennessee

Tennessee National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ...

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

Texas

Texas National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...

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• Texas Purple Heart Medal
• Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
• Texas Cavalry Medal
• Texas Combat Service Ribbon

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Utah

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• Utah Medal of Valor
• Utah Cross
• Utah Medal of Merit
• Utah Commendation Medal
• Utah Deteur Digniory
• Utah 2002 Olympic Winter Games Service Ribbon
• Utah Emergency Service Ribbon
• Utah Recruiting Ribbon
• Utah Achievement Ribbon
• Utah Service Ribbon
• Utah Basic Training Ribbon

Vermont

Vermont National Guard State Awards:   Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ...

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Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands National Guard Territory Awards:

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

Virginia

• Virginia Legion of Merit

• Virginia Bronze Star

• Virginia Commendation Medal

• Virginia Strength Maintenance Ribbon

• Govenor's National Service Ribbon

Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,774 sq mi (110,785 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ...

Washington

Washington National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ...

West Virginia

West Virginia National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ...

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

Wisconsin

Wisconsin National Guard State Awards: Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked...

• Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Meritorious Service Medal
• Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Commendation Medal
• Wisconsin National Guard Recruiting Bar
• Wisconsin National Guard Service Ribbon
• Wisconsin National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
• Wisconsin National Guard Write Medal
• Berlin Crisis Ribbon
• Wisconsin National Guard Southwest Asia Service Ribbon
• Eisenhower Trophy Unit Citation

Additional Links

State Medals - The OMSA Medal Database

Notes

1. ^ Contact the state's/territory's National Guard Headquarters for the proper wear of state awards