In this image released by the United States Army Reserve

In this image released by the United States Army Reserve Command, Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson and others participate in a veterans recognition dinner in Houston, Texas, Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The event was held in conjunction with the annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. As part of the banquet, Anderson was presented with the Benjamin J. Hooks Distinguished Service Award for her efforts in promoting equal opportunity. During her visit to the conference, Anderson highlighted Army efforts to help current and former service members transition into the civilian job market. (Photo/75th Training Division, Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Danial Lisarelli)