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Deputy Secretary Hamre makes his departing remarks at a ceremony in his honor at Conmy Hall.
Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre makes his departing remarks during an armed forces review and award ceremony in his honor at Conmy Hall, Fort Myer, Va., on March 30, 2000. Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen presented Hamre with the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal during the ceremony. Hamre has served as the 26th Deputy Secretary of Defense since July 29, 1997.