[LonePalm]

Yes, each service is allowed to have one officer "retired on active duty." Admiral Hopper was it for a while.

USS Grace Hopper (DDG-70)

Note: There are THREE awards of the Battle "E".

SpyNavy

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[Oratam]

Thanks. I’m happy SweetiePalm and you are back home. A Happy Easter to you both!