Awards and decorations of the State Defense Forces

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

In most states, state defense force members may wear any regular United States military decorations and United States National Guard decorations that they may have earned while members of the National Guard and/or while in federal active duty service. The members of some state defense force may also be awarded state National Guard military decorations in addition to state defense force awards while serving in a state defense force capacity. The order of precedence for the wear of the awards are: federal, state National Guard, then state defense force.

Those state defense force 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. Regulations of these federal forces allow their members to accept but not wear state National Guard awards.

The following is a list of state defense force decorations, as issued by each of the states and territories of the United States.

Alabama
Alabama State Defense Force (ASDF) Awards:


 * ASDF War Ribbon.PNG ASDF Alabama War Ribbon
 * ASDF dist svc ribbon.PNG ASDF Distinguished Service Ribbon
 * ASDF meritorious svc ribbon.PNG ASDF Meritorious Service Ribbon
 * ASDF commendation ribbon.PNG ASDF Commendation Ribbon
 * Asdf achievement ribbon.PNG ASDF Achievement Ribbon (Officer)
 * ASDF achievement ribbon enlisted.PNG ASDF Achievement Ribbon (Enlisted)
 * IANG Medal of Merit.png ASDF Merit Ribbon
 * Kansas National Guard Service Medal 25yr.png ASDF Desert Shield/Storm Support Ribbon
 * ASDF Disaster Readiness Ribbon.PNG ASDF Disaster Readiness Ribbon
 * OK Distinguished Service Cross.png SGT Dixie Club-Gold Ribbon
 * SGT Dixie Club Silver Ribbon.PNG SGT Dixie Club-Silver Ribbon
 * NY Medal of Valor.PNG SGT Dixie Club-Bronze Ribbon
 * Kansas National Guard Service Medal 30yr.png ASDF Service Ribbon
 * ASDF Distinguished Graduate.PNG ASDF Distinguished Graduate Ribbon
 * CO Achievement Ribbon.jpg ASDF Professional Development Ribbon
 * ASDF Officer Training Ribbon.PNG ASDF Officer Training Ribbon
 * Alaska Territorial Guard Medal.PNG ASDF Warrant Officer Training Ribbon
 * ASDF NCO Training Ribbon.PNG ASDF NCO Training Ribbon
 * ASDF CERT ribbon.PNG ASDF C.E.R.T. Ribbon
 * ASDF Recruiting Ribbon.PNG ASDF Recruiting Ribbon
 * ASDF Super Recruiting Ribbon.PNG ASDF Super Recruiter Recruiting Ribbon
 * ASDF association ribbon.PNG ASDF Association Member Ribbon
 * SGAUS Ribbon.PNG ASDF SGAUS Ribbon
 * ASDF Outstanding Unit Ribbon.PNG ASDF Outstanding Unit Comm. Ribbon
 * SGAUS Superior Unit Citation.PNG SGAUS Superior Unit Citation
 * MEMS Academy Unit Citation.PNG MEMS Academy Unit Citation

Alaska
Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF) Awards and Decorations 


 * Alaska Legion of Merit
 * Alaska Air Medal
 * Alaska Humanitarian Service Medal
 * Alaska State Service Medal
 * Alaska Community Service Medal
 * Alaska Cold War Service Ribbon
 * Alaska Domestic Emergency Ribbon
 * Alaska Marksmanship Medal
 * Alaska State Defense Force Commendation Medal
 * Alaska State Defense Force State Activation Medal
 * Alaska State Defense Force Achievement Medal
 * Alaska State Defense Force Service Medal
 * Alaska State Defense Force Drill Attendance Ribbon
 * Alaska State Defense Force Training Achievement Ribbon
 * State Guard Association of the United States (SGAUS) Membership Ribbon

California
California State Military Reserve (CA SMR) Awards:


 * CASMR Military History Medal.PNG CA SMR Military History Medal
 * CASMR Training Excellence Medal.PNG CA SMR Training Excellence Ribbon
 * CASMR Enlisted Excellence Medal.PNG CA SMR Enlisted Excellence Ribbon
 * CASMR Recruiting Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Recruiting Achievement Ribbon
 * CASMR Professional Development Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Professional Development Ribbon
 * CASMR Mission Qualification Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Mission Qualification Ribbon
 * CASMR Emergency Training Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Emergency Training Ribbon
 * CASMR Outstanding Service Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Outstanding Services Ribbon
 * CASMR Volunteer Service Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Volunteer Service Ribbon
 * CASMR Drill Attendance Ribbon.PNG CA SMR Drill Attendance Ribbon
 * CASMR Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation.PNG CA SMR Governor's Outstanding Unit Citation

Georgia
Georgia State Defense Force (GaSDF) Awards & Decorations:


 * GaSDF Medal of Valor
 * GaSDF Legion of Merit (Medal)
 * GaSDF Medal of Merit
 * GaSDF Distinguished Service Medal
 * GaSDF Commendation Medal
 * GaSDF Commendation Ribbon
 * GaSDF Enlisted Member of the Year
 * GaSDF Achievement Ribbon (Class 1, 2 & 3)
 * GaSDF Unit Commander's Citation w/Gold Frame
 * GaSDF Military Qualification Training Ribbon
 * GaSDF Military Proficiency Ribbon
 * GaSDF State Active Duty Ribbon
 * GaSDF Emergency Services School Ribbon
 * GaSDF Military Readiness Ribbon
 * GaSDF Recruiting Achievement Ribbon
 * GaSDF Volunteer Service Ribbon
 * GaSDF Good Conduct Ribbon
 * GaSDF Longevity Service Ribbon
 * GaSDF Military Indoctrination Ribbon
 * GaSDF Outstanding Unit Citation Ribbon W/Gold Frame

Indiana
Indiana Guard Reserve Awards:


 * In Distinguished Service Cross.PNG Indiana Distinguished Service Cross (National Guard & Guard Reserve)
 * Indiana Distinguished Service M.jpg Indiana Distinguished Service Medal (National Guard & Guard Reserve)
 * Ind Cmd.jpg Indiana Commendation Medal (National Guard & Guard Reserve)
 * INGR Merit Medal
 * INGR Distinguished Service Ribbon
 * INGR Commendation Ribbon
 * INGR Achievement Ribbon
 * INGR JROTC Commendation Ribbon
 * INGR Outstanding Recruiter Ribbon
 * INGR JROTC Support Ribbon
 * INGR Community Service Ribbon
 * INGR Officer Professional Development Ribbon
 * INGR NCO Professional Development Ribbon
 * INGR 25 Year Service Ribbon
 * INGR Long Service Ribbon
 * INGR Service Ribbon
 * INGR Defense Service Ribbon
 * INGR The Indiana Guard Reserve Association Ribbon
 * INGR Superior Unit Citation
 * INGR Medallion

Maryland
Maryland State Defense Force (MDDF) Awards & Decorations:


 * MDDSC-V.png The State Of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross for Valor
 * MDDSC-S.png The State Of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross
 * MDMSM.png State of Maryland Meritorious Service Medal
 * MDCM.png State Of Maryland Commendation Medal
 * MDMCSM.png The Maryland Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
 * MDOUR.png Maryland National Guard Outstanding Unit Ribbon
 * TAGSRR.png The Adjutant General’s Special Recognition Ribbon
 * MMDESM.png Maryland Military Department Emergency Service Medal
 * MDRM.png The Maryland National Guard Recruiting Medal
 * MMDOSR.png The Maryland Military Department Overseas Service Ribbon
 * MMDESM.png State Of Maryland State Service Medal
 * MDDFMSR.png The Maryland Defense Force Meritorious Service Ribbon
 * MDDFCR.png The Maryland Defense Force Commendation Ribbon
 * MDDFHSM.png The Maryland Defense Force Humanitarian Service Medal
 * MDDFHSR.png The Maryland Defense Force Honorable Service Ribbon
 * MDDFAR.png The Maryland Defense Force Achievement Ribbon
 * MDDFCAR.png The Maryland Defense Force Aid To Civil Authority Ribbon
 * MDDFCSR.png The Maryland Defense Force Community Service Ribbon
 * MDDFCERTR.png The Maryland Defense Force Community Emergency Response Team Ribbon
 * MDDFPDR.png The Maryland Defense Force Professional Development Ribbon
 * MDDFIETR.png The Maryland Defense Force Initial Entry Training Ribbon
 * MDDFRR.png The Maryland Defense Force Recruiting Ribbon
 * MDDFFTR.png The Maryland Defense Force Physical Fitness Ribbon
 * MDSGASYR.png Maryland State Guard Association MDDF Soldier of the Year Ribbon
 * MDSGAMM.png Maryland State Guard Association Militia Medal w/Bronze Star

Massachusetts

 * Mass Defense Service Ribbon
 * Mass Defense Expeditionary Medal

Minnesota

 * 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

Mississippi
Mississippi State Guard(MSSG) Individual Awards:


 * MSSGDSR.JPG MSSG Distinguished Service Ribbon
 * MSSGMSR.JPG MSSG Meritorious Service Ribbon
 * MSSGCR2.JPG MSSG Commendation Ribbon
 * MSSGAR.JPG MSSG Achievement Ribbon
 * MSSGAM.JPG MSSG Award of Merit
 * MSSGLSR.JPG MSSG Longevity Service Ribbon
 * MSSGODS-ODSSR.JPG MSSG Operation Desert Shield/Storm Service Ribbon
 * MSSGRR.JPG MSSG Recruitment Ribbon
 * MSSGTR1.JPG MSSG Training Ribbon
 * MSSGAMR.JPG MSSG Association Membership Ribbon

Mississippi State Guard Unit Awards:


 * MSSGOUC.JPG MSSG Outstanding Unit Citation

New Mexico
New Mexico State Guard (NMSG) Awards:


 * New Mexico State Guard Cold War Medal
 * New Mexico State Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
 * New Mexico State Guard Commendation Medal
 * New Mexico State Guard Achievement Medal
 * New Mexico State Guard Service Ribbon
 * New Mexico State Guard Professional Development Ribbon
 * New Mexico State Guard Superior Unit Award
 * NMSG Unit Citation

New York
New York Guard (NYG) Awards:


 * NYG Meritorious Service Medal
 * NYG Commendation Medal
 * NYG Commander's Citation
 * NYG Achievement Medal
 * NYG Good Conduct Medal
 * NYG Operations Support Medal
 * NYG Service Ribbon
 * NYG Distinguished Graduate Ribbon
 * NYG First Provisional Regiment Medal

In addition, certain New York State decorations may be awarded to New York Guard members, as well as to members of other state military components, i.e., NY Army National Guard, NY Air National Guard and NY Naval Militia. These include:


 * NY Medal of Valor.PNG NYS Medal of Valor
 * Conspicuous Service Medal.PNG NYS Conspicuous Service Medal
 * NY Medal for Meritorious Service.PNG NYS Meritorious Service Medal
 * NY Military Commendation Medal.PNG NYS Military Commendation Medal
 * NY Long and Faithful Service Award.PNG NYS Long and Faithful Service Medal
 * Defense of Liberty Metal.PNG NYS Defense of Liberty Medal
 * Recruiting Medal.PNG Recruiting Medal
 * Aid to Civil Authority Medal.PNG New York Aid to Civil Authority Medal
 * Counterdrug Service Ribbon.PNG New York Counterdrug Service Ribbon
 * Humane Service to NYS Medal.PNG Humane Service to NYS Medal
 * Physical Fitness Ribbon.PNG NYS Physical Fitness Ribbon

Ohio
Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) Awards:


 * OHMR Medal of Valor - The first recipient of this medal was LTC Mitchell E. Fadem, HAZMAT Officer for the 5th MP BDE, OHMR, in 1993 when he risked his life to monitor toxic vapor clouds inside the blast area after a chemical plant exploded in Elyria, Ohio. His efforts made it possible for the safe evacuation of 6,000 people. Fadem is now a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force and served in Afghanistan in 2007 with the Combined Security Transition Command and in 2010 at the Headquarters of the International Security Assistance Forces in Kabul as a toxicologist and senior health care LNO with the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Mines. In December 2010, Fadem was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for heroism and meritorious service during his deployment to Afghanistan.
 * OHMR Distinguished Service Medal
 * OHMR Medal of Merit
 * OHMR Purple Cross Medal
 * OHMR Lifesaving Medal
 * OHMR Commendation Award
 * OHMR Achievement Award
 * OHMR Search and Rescue Award
 * OHMR Community Service Award
 * OHMR Aid to Civil Authority Award
 * OHMR Good Conduct Award
 * OHMR Longevity Service Award
 * OHMR Soldier of the Year Award
 * OHMR Honor Graduate Award
 * OHMR Officer Training Graduate Award
 * OHMR NCO Training Graduate Award
 * OHMR Basic Entry Level Training Graduate Award
 * OHMR Physical Fitness Award
 * OHMR Federal Service School Award
 * OHMR Military Indoctrination Award
 * OHMR Emergency Service Training Award
 * OHMR Volunteer Service Award
 * OHMR Military Award Readiness
 * OHMR Recruiting Achievement Award
 * OHMR Military Proficiency Award
 * OHMR Outstanding Unit Citation Award
 * OHMR Commanding General's Meritorious Unit Service Award

South Carolina
South Carolina State Guard (SCSG) Awards:


 * South Carolina Medal of Valor
 * SCSG Distinguished Service Medal
 * SCSG Medal of Merit
 * SCSG Meritorious Service Medal
 * SCSG Commendation Medal
 * SCSG Home Defense Achievement Ribbon
 * SCSG Individual Achievement Ribbon
 * SCSG Good Conduct Ribbon
 * SCSG Longevity Service Medal
 * SCSG Golden Anniversary Ribbon
 * SCSG Federal Service School Ribbon
 * SCSG Humanitarian Service Ribbon
 * SCSG Service Ribbon
 * SCSG Emergency Service Training Ribbon
 * SCSG Volunteer Service Ribbon
 * SCSG Honors Detail Service Ribbon
 * SCSG Military Readiness Ribbon
 * SCSG Recruiting Achievement Ribbon
 * SCSG Military Proficiency Ribbon
 * South Carolina Governor's Unit Citation
 * SCSG Outstanding Unit Citation
 * SCSG Unit Achievement Award

Tennessee
Tennessee State Guard (TNSG) Individual Awards:


 * TNSG Valor Ribbon.JPG TNSG Valor Ribbon
 * TNSG Alvin C. York Ribbon.JPG TNSG Alvin C. York Ribbon
 * TNSG Distinguished Service Ribbon.JPG TNSG Distinguished Service Ribbon
 * TNSG Meritorious Service Ribbon.JPG TNSG Meritorious Service Ribbon
 * TNSG Com. Gen. Letter of Commendation Ribbon.JPG TNSG Com. Gen. Letter of Commendation Ribbon
 * TNSG Commendation Ribbon.JPG TNSG Commendation Ribbon
 * TNSG Wound Ribbon.JPG TNSG Wound Ribbon
 * TNSG Life Saving Ribbon.JPG TNSG Life Saving Ribbon
 * TNSG Officer Achievement Ribbon.JPG TNSG Officer Achievement Ribbon
 * TNSG Enlisted Achievement Ribbon.JPG TNSG Enlisted Achievement Ribbon
 * TNSG TN Defense Service Ribbon.jpg TNSG TN Defense Service Ribbon
 * TNSG Search & Rescue Ribbon.jpg TNSG Search & Rescue Ribbon
 * TNSG Aid to Civil Authority Ribbon.JPG TNSG Aid to Civil Authority Ribbon
 * TNSG Operation Desert Storm & Shield Ribbon.jpg TNSG Operation Desert Storm/Shield Ribbon
 * TNSG Operation Enduring Freedom Ribbon.JPG TNSG Operation Enduring Freedom Ribbon
 * TNSG Operation Task Force Volunteer Ribbon.JPG TNSG Operation Task Force Volunteer Ribbon
 * TNSG Community Volunteer Service Ribbon.JPG TNSG Community Volunteer Service Ribbon
 * TNSG Soldier of the Year Ribbon.JPG TNSG Soldier of the Year Ribbon
 * TNSG Good Conduct Ribbon.JPG TNSG Good Conduct Ribbon
 * TNSG Officer Training Ribbon.JPG TNSG Officer Training
 * TNSG NCO Training Ribbon.JPG TNSG NCO Training Ribbon
 * TNSG Basic Entry Level Training Ribbon.JPG TNSG Basic Entry Level Training
 * TNSG Chaplain's Ribbon.jpg TNSG Chaplain's Ribbon
 * TNSG Volunteer Service Ribbon.JPG TNSG Volunteer Service Ribbon
 * TNSG Recruitment Achievement Ribbon.jpg TNSG Recruitment Achievement Ribbon
 * TNSG Recruiter's Ribbon.JPG TNSG Recruiter's Ribbon
 * TNSG Military Readiness Ribbon.JPG TNSG Military Readiness Ribbon
 * TNSG Service Ribbon.JPG TNSG Service Ribbon

Texas
Texas National Guard Awards (Awardable to Texas State Guard members:)


 * [[Image:Texas Legislative Medal of Honor Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Legislative Medal of Honor
 * [[Image:Lone Star Medal of Valor Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Medal of Valor
 * [[Image:Texas Purple Heart Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Purple Heart
 * [[Image:Texas Superior Service Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Superior Service Medal
 * [[Image:Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal
 * [[Image:Texas Outstanding Service Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Outstanding Service Medal
 * [[Image:Texas Medal of Merit Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Medal of Merit (also awarded with "V" for valor)
 * [[Image:Texas Adjutant General's Individual Award.svg|80px]] Texas Adjutant General's Individual Award
 * [[Image:Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Humanitarian Service Medal
 * [[Image:Texas Homeland Defense Service Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
 * [[Image:Texas Faithful Service Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas Faithful Service Medal

Texas State Guard (TXSG) Awards:
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Commanding General's Individual Award.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Commanding General’s Individual Award Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Recruiting Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Recruiting Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Officer Professional Development Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Officer Professional Development Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard NCO Professional Development Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard NCO Professional Development Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Enlisted Personnel Basic Training Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Enlisted Personnel Basic Training Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Service Medal Ribbon.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard 3 Year Service Medal

Texas State Guard Unit Awards:
 * [[Image:Texas Governor's Unit Citation.svg|80px]] Texas Governor's Unit Citation
 * [[Image:Texas Governor's Unit Citation.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Meritorious Unit Award
 * [[Image:Texas State Guard Organizational Excellence Award.svg|80px]] Texas State Guard Organizational Excellence Award

Virginia

 * Virginia Army National Guard Emergency Service Ribbon
 * [[Image:Life Saving Medal V5059.JPG|80px]] Life Saving Medal
 * [[Image:Distinguished Service Ribbon V4215.JPG|80px]] Distinguished Service Ribbon
 * [[Image:Meritorious Service Medal V5304.JPG|80px]] Meritorious Service Medal
 * [[Image:Commendation Medal.JPG|80px]] Commendation Medal
 * [[Image:Military Commendation Certificate V3702.JPG|80px]] Military Commendation Certificate Ribbon
 * [[Image:Active Service Medal V5213.JPG|80px]] Active Service Medal
 * [[Image:VADF Service Medal.JPG|80px]] VADF Service Medal
 * [[Image:Community Service V5311.JPG|80px]] Community Service Ribbon
 * [[Image:Service Medal.JPG|80px]] Service Medal
 * [[Image:Response Management Staff College V3300.JPG|80px]] Response Management Staff College Completion Ribbon
 * [[Image:Basci Officer Qualification Course Completion (replaced by ALC).JPG|80px]] Basic Officer Qualification Course Completion Ribbon (Replaced by ALC Ribbon)
 * [[Image:Operationa Staff-Command, Control and Communications Course V3100.JPG|80px]] Operational Staff-Command, Control & Communications Course Ribbon
 * [[Image:Advanced Leaders Course Completion V4001.JPG|80px]] Advance Leaders Course Completion Ribbon
 * [[Image:Company Leaders Course Completion V4022.JPG|80px]] Company Leaders Course Completion Ribbon
 * [[Image:Recruiting V5159.JPG|80px]] Recruiting Ribbon
 * State Guard Association of the United States Longevity Ribbon
 * State Guard Association of the United States Membership Ribbon