The other ribbons or awards are essentially given out for drawing breath and being in a certain unit at a certain time. A lay person would not know this and would see the mass of ribbons and be wowed. A veteran would not be impressed.
Just to et the record straight. The medals she is wearing are as follows:
Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 oak leaf clusters
Army of Occupation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Ribbon
Air Force Markmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
These medals are “authorized USAF decorations” and they are worn in the proper order.
The rest of the medals are Commemorative Medals that are not authorized for wear on military uniforms and are available from various organizations.
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Commemorative Medal
American Defense Service Commemorative Medal
Liberation of Kuwait Commemorative Medal
Cold War Victry Commemorative Medal
Overseas Service Commemorative Medal
NATO Service Commemorative Medal
Air Force Service Commemorative Medal
Honorable Service Commemorative Medal
National Guard and Reserve Commemorative Medal
Armed Forces Expert Marksman Commemorative Medal
She is not prohibited from wearing these additional medals. And she wears her “official medals” in a higher position of authority.