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Distinguished Service Medal

Purpose In 1950, NGAUS established a decoration for distinguished service as its first major individual award. The Distinguished Service Medal was conceived to provide recognition for an individual who, as member of the Armed Forces (Active, Guard or... Read More Details

Meritorious Service Award

Purpose NGAUS created the Meritorious Service Award in 1972 based upon a perceived need for an additional Association award that would specifically recognize individuals for significant contributions to the United States Government, the Armed Forces... Read More Details

Valley Forge Cross for Heroism

Purpose Named for an episode in the nation’s early history synonymous with the Militia and exemplifying great courage, the Valley Forge Cross became part of the program in 1973. It is presented to members of the National Guard who have distinguished... Read More Details

Garde Nationale Trophy

Purpose The Garde Nationale Trophy, first presented in 1989, recognizes significant achievement of members of the National Guard in their civilian endeavors. It is so named to honor the Marquis de Lafayette and the roots of the National Guard name... Read More Details

Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers

Purpose This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army and Air National Guard junior officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and professionalism in their services to country and community... Read More Details

Eagle Rising Award for Warrant Officers

Purpose This award was established to annually recognize the achievements and dedicated service of Army National Guard Warrant Officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, technical skills, and professionalism in their services to country... Read More Details

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Citizenship Approval Drops for Noncitizen U.S. Troops

Fewer U.S. troops who are not American citizens are applying for naturalization, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported recently. The number dropped in the first three months of this year—the second quarter of the fiscal year—to 661... Read More Details

VA Certain ‘Forever GI Bill’ will Meet August Deadline

The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to launch the “Forever GI Bill” next month, a bit later than originally scheduled. Retired Maj. Gen. Robert M. Worley II, the director of VA education services, told a congressional panel last month that it... Read More Details