I suggest that you go down to the bottom of this page and start from the bottom

and place ribbons from right to left until you have 3 ribbons in a row. If you complete a
row with 3 ribbons then make a new upper row if you have a 4
th
,5
th
and 6
th
ribbon.
You can buy ribbons from:
Battle Creek Air National Guard Base
Selfridge Air Base
Fox Hole PX Washington Ave, Lansing
On-line (Rack Builder)

State and National Guard Awards First: Michigan National Guard State Awards:[6]
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
http://www.armyawards.com/arng/mi/miawards.shtml

For the new soldiers the ribbons you might have are as follows:

Most of you will start your bottom right row with:

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/rackbuilder/armyribs.php


MI State War on Terroism Ribbon : Dont have criteria
Followed by
MI Broadsword Service Medal: Completion of 3 MI National Guard Years
Followed by
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon: The Army Reserve
Components Overseas Training Ribbon is awarded to all members of the U.S. Army
Reserve Components (Army National Guard and Army Reserve) for successful
completion of Annual Training or Active Duty for Training for a period not less than ten
consecutive days on foreign soil. The service member must be credited with completion
of at least ten consecutive duty days outside the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and
U.S. possessions and territories in the performance of duties in conjunction with Active
Army, joint services, or Allied Forces. (Summer AT)
Followed by
Overseas Service Ribbon: a. Effective August 1, 1981, the Army Overseas Service Ribbon
is awarded to all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an
active Reserve status for successful completion of overseas tours if the tour is not recognized by
the award of a service or campaign medal.b. The ribbon may be awarded retroactively to
personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before August 1, 1981,
provided they had an Active Army status on or after August 1, 1981.c. Requirements for award of
the ribbon are contained in AR 600-8-22.
Followed by
Army Service Ribbon: a. The Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the
Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard for successful completion of initial-
entry training. b. The Army Service Ribbon may be awarded retroactively to those
personnel who completed the required training before August 1, 1981 provided they had
an active Army status as defined above, on or after August 1, 1981. Only one award is
authorized.c. Officers will be awarded this ribbon upon successful completion of their
basic/orientation or higher level course. Enlisted soldiers will be awarded the ribbon upon
successful completion of their initial MOS producing course. Officer or Enlisted
personnel assigned to a specialty, special skill identifier, or MOS based on civilian or
other service acquired skills, will be awarded the ribbon upon honorable completion of
four months active service.
Followed By
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon:
a. The NCO Professional Development Ribbon is awarded to members of the United States Army,
Army National Guard, and Army Reserve for successful completion of designated
Noncommissioned Officer professional development courses.
Followed by
Armed Forces Reserve Medal:
a. Awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the
Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years
within a 12-year period. Upon completion of the fourth 10-year period, a gold hourglass
followed by a bronze hourglass shall be awarded. b. Awarded for mobilization on or after
1 August 1990, to members called to active duty and served under Title 10, United States
Code (USC) (Defense Department) or Title 14 USC (Coast Guard) or the member
volunteered and served on active duty in support of US Military operations or
contingencies designated by the Secretary of Defense. The "M" device is worn to indicate
mobilization. Subsequent mobilizations are denoted by the wear of a number to indicate
the number of times mobilized. No hourglass is worn unless authorized under the above
paragraph.
Followed by
Global War on Terrorism Medal (Service):
a. Authorized to be awarded to soldiers who have participated in or served in
support of Global War on Terrorism Operations outside the designated areas
of eligibility (AOE) for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, on or
after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Initial award of the
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) will be limited to airport
security operations (from 27 September 2001 through 31 May 2002) and
soldiers who supported Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom.b. All soldiers on active duty, including Reserve Component soldiers
mobilized, or National Guard soldiers activated on or after 11 September
2001 to a date to be determined, having served 30 consecutive days or for 60
nonconsecutive days are authorized the GWOTSM.c. The medal may be
awarded posthumously to any soldier who lost his/her life while, or as a direct
result of, participating in Global War on Terrorism Operations, without regard
to length of such service, if otherwise eligible.
Followed by
Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expeditionary):
a. Authorized to be awarded to soldiers who deploy abroad for service in the Global War
on Terrorism Operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Initial
award is limited to soldiers deployed abroad in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom in the following Department of Defense designated specific geographic areas of
eligibility (AOE): Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bulgaria (Bourgas), Crete, Cyprus, Diego
Garcia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Romania (Constanta),
Saudia Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey (East of 35 degrees east latitude),
Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen, that portion of the Arabian
Sea north of 10 degrees north latitude and west of 68 degrees longitude, Bab El Mandeb,
Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Aqaba, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Suez, that portion of the
Mediterranean Sea east of 28 degrees east longitude, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Strait of
Hormuz and Suez Canal.b. To be eligible for the award, a soldier must be assigned,
attached or mobilized to a unit participating in designated operations for 30 consecutive
days or for 60 nonconsecutive days in the AOE, or meet one of the following criteria: 1)
Be engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave
danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action, regardless, of time in the
AOE. 2) While participating in the designated operation, regardless of time, is killed or
wounded/injured requiring medical evacuation from the AOE. 3) Soldiers participating as
a regularly assigned air crew member flying sorties into, out of, within, or over the AOE
in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom and/or Iraqi Freedom. Each day that
one or more sorties are flown in accordance with the criteria shall count as one day
towards the 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive day requirement.c. The medal may be
awarded posthumously to any soldier who lost his/her life while, or as a direct result of,
participating in Global War on Terrorism Operations, without regard to length of such
service, if otherwise eligible.d. Only one award of the GWOTEM may be authorized for
any individual. A message will be transmitted at a later date by the Military Awards
Branch to address battle stars/service stars.
Followed by
National Defense Service Medal:
a. The National Defense Service Medal was awarded for honorable active service for any period
between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974; between 2
August 1990 and 30 November 1995 and between 11 September 2001 and a closing date to be
determined. For the purpose of the award, the following persons will not be considered as
performing active service:(1) Guard and Reserve forces personnel on short tours of duty to fulfill
training obligations under an inactive duty training program.(2) Any person on active duty for the
sole purpose of undergoing a physical examination.(3) Any person on temporary active duty to
serve on boards, courts, commissions and like organizations or on active duty for purposes other
than extended active duty.(4) A one time only exception, for members of the Army National
Guard and United States Army Reserve, who were part of the selected reserve in good standing,
was authorized, per executive orders 12778, dated 18 October 1991, for the period 2 August 1990
to 30 November 1995.b. The National Defense Service Medal may be awarded to members of the
Reserve Components who are ordered to Federal active duty, regardless of duration, except for the
categories listed above. Any member of the Guard or Reserve who, after 31 December 1960,
becomes eligible for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal or the
Southwest Asia Service Medal is also eligible for the National Defense Service Medal.c. To
signify receipt of a second or subsequent award of the NDSM, a bronze service star will be worn
on the service ribbon by U.S. Army personnel so qualified. Second or third award of the NDSM is
authorized for soldiers who served in one or more of the four qualifying time periods. It is not
authorized for soldiers who met the criteria in one time period, left active duty and returned during
the same period of eligibility.d. Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy are eligible for the NDSM,
during any of the inclusive periods listed above, upon completion of the swearing-in ceremonies
as a cadet.e. The NDSM may be issued posthumously.
Followed by
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal:
The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded for exemplary
behavior, efficiency, and fidelity while serving as a member of an Army
National Guard or Army Reserve Troop Program Unit for each four year period
since 3 March 1972. Effective 28 March 1995, the period of qualifying service
for the award was reduced from four years to three years; however, this
change was not retroactive. Service must have been consecutive and service
performed in the Reserve Component of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine
Corps, or Coast Guard may not be credited for award of this medal. The
member must have exhibited honest and faithful service in accordance with
the standards of conduct, courage and duty required by law and customs of
the service of a member of the same grade as the individual to whom the
standard is being applied. A member must be recommended for the award by
his/her unit commander.
Followed by
Army Good Conduct Medal:
a. The Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity
in active Federal Military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each soldier who
distinguishes himself from among his/her fellow soldiers by their exemplary conduct,
efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active
Federal military service. Qualifying periods of service include each three years completed
after 27 August 1940 or, for first award only, upon completion of at least one year upon
termination of service if separated prior to three years. The immediate commander must
approve the award and the award must be announced in permanent orders.b. Effective 1
September 1982, Active Guard Reserve personnel became eligible for award of the Good
Conduct Medal. For Active Guard Reserve personnel, the Good Conduct Medal
qualification period may commence at a time during the three years immediately
preceding the 1 September 1982 effective date, provided no portion of service for the
Good Conduct Medal is included in a period of service for which the Army Reserve
Components Achievement Medal was awarded.
Followed by
Army Achievement Medal:
The Army Achievement Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces of the United
States, or to any member of the armed forces of a friendly foreign nation, who while serving in
any capacity with the Army in a non-combat area on or after 1 August 1981, distinguished himself
by meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than required for award of the Army
Commendation Medal. The Army Achievement Medal will not be awarded to general officers.



If you have more then this you better have documentation to back it up and on the spot
have an explanation.


The following is more info for those who have more then the above!
The following lists indicate the order of precedence by category when medals from two
or more categories are worn at the same time:
a. U.S. military decorations.
b. U.S. unit awards.
c. U.S. nonmilitary decorations.
d. Good Conduct Medal.
e. U.S. campaign and service medals.
f. U.S. service and training ribbons.
g. U.S. Merchant Marine awards.
h. Foreign military decorations.
i. Foreign unit awards.
j. Non-U.S. service awards.
k. State awards for ARNG soldiers.
28-6. Order of precedence within categories of medals.
The following lists indicate the order of precedence within each category, when two or
more medals from each category are worn at the same time:
a. U.S. Military Decorations. A decoration is an award to an individual for an act
of gallantry or meritorious service. Listed below in order of precedence are the
U.S. military decorations authorized for wear on the Army uniform:
1. Medal of Honor (Army, Navy, Air Force)
2. Distinguished Service Cross
3. Navy Cross
4. Air Force Cross
5. Defense Distinguished Service Medal
6. Distinguished Service Medal (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast
Guard)
7. Silver Star
8. Defense Superior Service Medal
9. Legion of Merit
10. Distinguished Flying Cross
11. Soldier's Medal
12. Navy and Marine Corps Medal
13. Airman's Medal
14. Coast Guard Medal
15. Bronze Star Medal
16. Purple Heart
17. Defense Meritorious Service Medal
18. Meritorious Service Medal
19. Air Medal
20. Joint Service Commendation Medal
21. Army Commendation Medal
22. Navy Commendation Medal
23. Air Force Commendation Medal
24. Coast Guard Commendation Medal
25. Joint Service Achievement Medal
26. Army Achievement Medal
27. Navy Achievement Medal
28. Air Force Achievement Medal
29. Coast Guard Achievement Medal
30. Prisoner of War Medal
31. Combat Action Ribbon.
b. U. S. unit awards. A unit award is given to an operating unit and worn by
members of that unit who participated in the cited action. Some unit awards are
also authorized for temporary wear by other personnel while actually serving in
the cited unit. Listed below in their order of precedence are the U.S. unit awards
authorized for wear on the Army uniform:
2. Presidential Unit Citation (Army, Air Force)
3. Presidential Unit Citation (Navy)
4. Joint Meritorious Unit Award
5. Valorous Unit Award
6. Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army)
7. Navy Unit Commendation
8. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
9. Coast Guard Unit Commendation
10. Army Superior Unit Award
11. Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy)
12. Navy 'E' Ribbon
13. Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
14. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation
c. U.S. nonmilitary decorations. Listed below in their order of precedence are the
U.S. nonmilitary decorations authorized for wear on the Army uniform. Other
U.S. nonmilitary (Federal agencies) decorations may be worn based on date of
receipt. If more than one decoration is awarded by the same agency, the
decorations will be worn in the order of precedence as established by the
awarding agency. U.S. nonmilitary decorations which duplicate recognition for
service or an act for which a military decoration has been awarded will not be
worn. Awards given by a jurisdiction inferior to the Federal Government are not
authorized for wear on the Army uniform except as specified below.
15. Presidential Medal of Freedom
16. Gold Lifesaving Medal
17. Medal for Merit
18. Silver Lifesaving Medal
19. National Security Medal
20. Medal of Freedom
21. Distinguished Civilian Service Medal
22. Outstanding Civilian Service Medal
23. Selective Service Distinguished, Exceptional, and Meritorious Service
Medals
24. Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal
25. Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
26. Meritorious Civilian Service Award
27. Superior Civilian Service Award
28. Commander's Award for Civilian Service
29. Achievement Medal for Civilian Service
d. Good Conduct Medal. Good Conduct Medals from the other Services will
follow the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Army Reserve Components
Achievement Medal will immediately follow, in order of precedence, the Army
Good Conduct Medal and/or the Good Conduct Medals from the other U.S.
Services.
e. U.S. Service (campaign) medals and service and training ribbons. Listed below
in their order of precedence are the U.S. Service medals and service and training
ribbons authorized for wear. Service medals and ribbons awarded by the other
U.S. Services may also be worn on the Army uniform except the Air Force
Longevity Service Award Ribbon and Air Force and Navy marksmanship
ribbons. Service and training ribbons awarded by other U.S. Services will be worn
after U.S. Army service and training ribbons and before foreign awards.
30. American Defense Service Medal
31. Women's Army Corps Service Medal
32. American Campaign Medal
33. Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
34. European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
35. World War II Victory Medal
36. Army of Occupation Medal
37. Medal for Humane Action
38. National Defense Service Medal
39. Korean Service Medal
40. Antarctica Service Medal
41. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
42. Vietnam Service Medal
43. Southwest Asia Service Medal
44. Humanitarian Service Medal
45. Armed Forces Reserve Medal
46. NCO Professional Development Ribbon
47. Army Service Ribbon
48. Overseas Service Ribbon
49. Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
50. Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon
f. U.S. Merchant Marine awards. Listed below in their order of precedence are
the U.S. Merchant Marine awards authorized for wear on the Army uniform.
51. Distinguished Service Medal
52. Meritorious Service Medal
53. Gallant Ship Citation
54. Mariner's Medal
55. Combat Medal
56. Defense Medal
57. Atlantic War Zone Medal
58. Pacific War Zone Medal
59. Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal
60. Victory Medal
61. Korean Service Medal
62. Vietnam Service Medal
63. Expeditionary Medal
64. Philippine Defense Ribbon
65. Philippine Liberation Ribbon
g. U.S. Non-military unit awards. The Public Health Service Unit Award is
authorized for wear on the Army uniform.
h. Foreign military decorations. Personnel who have been specifically authorized
by law to accept decorations from foreign governments may wear them in the
order of their receipt after all U.S. decorations, Good Conduct Medal, campaign
and service medals, and service and training ribbons. See AR 600-8-22 for
procedures to apply for authority to accept and wear foreign decorations. No
foreign decorations may be worn on the uniform unless at least one US decoration
or service medal is worn at the same time. Foreign awards which do not conform
to the standard U.S. size ribbon bar or medal will not be worn.
i. Foreign unit awards. The following foreign unit awards, listed in their order of
precedence, are authorized for wear on the Army uniform when at least one U.S.
decoration or service medal or ribbon is worn at the same time:
66. Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
67. Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
68. Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
69. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
70. Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation
71. Fourrageres (no order of precedence: French Fourragere; Belgian
Fourragere; Netherlands Orange Lanyard)
j. Non-U.S. service medals and ribbons. The following non-U.S. service awards,
listed in their order of precedence, are authorized for wear on the Army uniform
when at least one U.S. decoration or service medal or ribbon is worn at the same
time. No other foreign service medal may be worn unless the wearer was awarded
such medal while a bona fide member of the armed forces of a friendly foreign
nation.
72. Philippine Defense Ribbon
73. Philippine Liberation Ribbon
74. Philippine Independence Ribbon
75. United Nations Service Medal
76. Inter-American Defense Board Medal
77. United Nations Medal
78. Multinational Force and Observers Medal
79. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
80. Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liberation Medal
k. ARNG Personnel are authorized to wear State/Territory awards under
applicable State/Territory law and regulation when assigned to the ARNG under
the command and control of the governor under provisions of title 32, USC and
State/Territory code to include the following personnel statuses authorized under
title 32, USC: Active Guard Reserve (AGR), Active Duty Special Work (ADSW),
attached to Active/USAR unit for training, annual training, and inactive duty
training (weekend drill). Such awards will be worn in State order of precedence
after Federal and Foreign awards. Soldiers on active Federal Service under
provision of Title 10, USC are authorized to accept but not wear State/Territory
awards.