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Most Naval Officers only wear their top three ribbons on they’re working uniform. Blues, while considered a working uniform, are traditionally worn with all ribbons. She should have worn all her awards when taking that type of picture.

Yes and yes. That appears to be an official command photo, the type that is usually displayed on the Quarterdeck while in port along with the ship's XO and CMC. Every one of these that I've seen are taken with full ribbons. Though I believe officers must also maintain a recent portrait and full body photo in their service record. This might be one of those photos.

16 posted on 12/03/2010 3:37:05 PM PST by Drew68

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I noticed she isn’t wearing the National Defense Ribbon.

18 posted on 12/03/2010 3:59:25 PM PST by Enterprise (TSA - The Silly Agency)

To: Drew68; Enterprise

Looks like Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal, certainly her top three. Would the citations be online?

21 posted on 12/03/2010 4:15:20 PM PST by NonValueAdded (Palin 2012: don't retreat, just reload)

Service record photos are always in Khaki.

32 posted on 12/04/2010 5:15:40 AM PST by Keyga8tor

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