Medal Ribbon Service
May/110
What metals or ribbons are automaticly awarded to Alaskan National Guardsman, if any?
I ask only because a new soldier in my unit was an alaska national guardsman for 6 months prior to going active duty. Are there any which are awarded automaticly like the "Army Service Ribbon," "Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Ribbon," and National Defense Service Medal Ribbon" for the US Army at the present time?
He's a new soldier and I'd like him to look his best for his Class A's for funeral detail, so anything that he can honestly say he's earned I'd like for him to be able to show.
If he received no further commendations while in the Guard, he will have no other awards to wear other than the "standard issue." If he was mobilized during that time though, he could wear the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" device.