Isn't there an award in Army National Guard for 3 years of honorable service?

2018-02-01T15:34:16-05:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2018 3:42 PM

2018-02-01T15:42:10-05:00

Here is the link from HRC about the ARCAM. It does mention National Guard

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Army%20Reserve%20Component%20Achievement%20Medal%20ARCAM

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Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 1 at 2018 5:51 PM

2018-02-01T17:51:54-05:00

In Michigan they have a Dark Blue ribbon for three years, each three years after you get a gold star to put on the ribbon. Each start should have their own colored ribbon, ours also came with a medal for your dress uniform that was a gold sword with the same colored ribbon,.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Feb 1 at 2018 6:08 PM

2018-02-01T18:08:48-05:00

Are you asking about a State or Federal award? Each state has their own State awards which differ across the country.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2018 8:11 PM

2018-02-01T20:11:18-05:00

Yes, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal.
It’s a federal award, and may be earned in conjunction with a state award depending on state.

Response by SFC S.t. Helms (Ret) made Feb 1 at 2018 11:24 PM

2018-02-01T23:24:57-05:00

Good luck buddy.

Spent 12 years in the CaGuard after 10 in the real Army. Retired a SFC (2013). Didn't get my Master Wings I submitted for (I was Aviation), retirement ribbon or even a "good job button" or "pat on the back" from my unit (and I left in great standing). I'm sure you served honorably but the Guard system is broken and it all depends on your leadership and S1. Many soldiers of mine left while under my watch and I always ensured they received something going out the door.

Again GL

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2018 9:31 AM

2018-02-02T09:31:05-05:00

I've been in the National Guard for 9 years and I've seen very few awards given that weren't for state or federal activations.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2018 12:27 PM

2018-02-02T12:27:39-05:00

Every state is different. Louisianas ribbon is for every 5 years service.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2018 6:17 PM

2018-02-02T18:17:24-05:00

Something like that. When you get 15 years you’ll get 3-5 state awards back dated.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2018 10:26 PM

2018-05-09T22:26:33-04:00

Atleast in Wisconsin, I have seen a few given out. However per the AR you must have 3 years in service to be considered for it. Simply having three years does not get you it from my understanding.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2018 7:40 PM

2018-11-15T19:40:13-05:00

Yes the ARCAM and all you have to do is have the paperwork submitted

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 10:08 AM

2019-05-17T10:08:05-04:00

Yes it’s the ARCAM.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 28 at 2020 5:13 PM

2020-09-28T17:13:40-04:00

Yup, ARCAM. Reserve, Guard, same thing. Both are eligible.