The United States Armor Association started a special awards program in 1986.This program was to honor the members of armor and cavalry units. The award program knows three different awards:
1- Order of Saint George, for the members of Armor and Cavalry units,
2- Order of Saint Joan D'Arc woman of units adhecent to the armor or cavalry units
3- The Noble Patron of Armor Award, for those who contributed in the successes of the fighting men.