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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus presents the Department of the Navy's highest award for civilians, the Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal, to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran at the Hart Senate Office Building. Mabus presented Cochran with the award for his exemplary service and support of the Navy and Marine Corps while in the Senate. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers (Released) 130124-N-AC887-005