Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen applauds the "unsung heroes" in the audience as they stand during the 50th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day ceremony at the Pentagon on May 18, 2000. Cohen and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Henry H. Shelton, U.S. Army, co-hosted the event which honored approximately 300 "unsung heroes" who are military and civilian employees of the Department of Defense in the National Capital region.