Secretary Cohen presents the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal to departing Deputy Secretary of Defense Hamre. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) presents the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal to departing Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre (center) as his wife Julie (right) watches during ceremonies at Conmy Hall, Fort Myer, Va., on March 30, 2000. Hamre has served as the 26th Deputy Secretary of Defense since July 29, 1997. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.02 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 114521-L-ANG48-188.jpg Photo Gallery