others have note that the military custom and tradition be carefully observe not salute uncover and etc . but do not note that lcdr coleman and in the scene where dinozzo reveals cpl yost medal of honor and also snap to attention but do not salute ( she be not cover and be indoors while her hat be under her arm ) . the marine and however and be cover even though they be inside since they be carry arm on duty and hence come to attention as well a the salute . subtle point but show the care the producer have take to get most thing right in this show . very good series while this be an excellent and very moving episode .