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    Zimble’s Rubber Chicken: An Overlooked Symbol in a Navy Surgeon General’s Portrait [Image 1 of 3]

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    This is an oil painting portrait of a senior U.S. Navy officer, displayed in an ornate gold frame. The subject is seated in a formal pose wearing a dark Navy dress uniform with four gold sleeve stripes indicating the rank of Admiral (O-10) or Vice Admiral (O-9). The portrait includes multiple symbolic elements including flags, a globe, and military insignia.

    FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    07.01.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose 

    U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

    260701-N-IX644-1001 (July 1, 2026) FALLS CHURCH, Va. An oil painting of U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James Zimble, who was the 30th Navy Surgeon General from 1987-1991, hangs in the executive conference room at U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Navy Medicine's 44,000+ talented and ready forces optimize health readiness, deliver quality healthcare, and provide global expeditionary medical support to warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)

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    Date Taken: 07.01.2026
    Date Posted: 07.08.2026 07:57
    Photo ID: 9788229
    VIRIN: 260701-N-IX644-1001
    Resolution: 3804x4790
    Size: 5.82 MB
    Location: FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 80
    Downloads: 6

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    This is an oil painting portrait of a senior U.S. Navy officer, displayed in an ornate gold frame. The subject is seated in a formal pose wearing a dark Navy dress uniform with four gold sleeve stripes indicating the rank of Admiral (O-10) or Vice Admiral (O-9). The portrait includes multiple symbolic elements including flags, a globe, and military insignia.
    A close-up photograph of an oil painting in a gilded gold frame, showing a detail of what appears to be a white bird or fowl (likely a chicken or duck) depicted upside-down against a dark crimson and navy background. The bird is rendered in pale cream and white tones with orange-red claws visible at both ends, suggesting it may be a plucked or dead bird. The painting style appears to be traditional realist oil painting with visible brushwork and canvas texture.
    This is a close-up detail of an oil painting depicting a person's wrist and hand wearing a wristwatch with a gold case and dark strap. The subject appears to be dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt cuff visible. The painting demonstrates skilled realism with detailed rendering of skin texture, fabric, and the reflective watch face.

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