Reservist honored at LULAC national convention
Senior Master Sgt. Angelita Ramirez Thayer, a reservist from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., recieves the "Excellence in Military Service Award" from left to right, Rosa Rosales, national president, League of United Latin American Citizens , Joseph M. Guzman, deputy assistant secretary for Strategic Diversity Immigration, Pentagon, and Clarence A. Johnson, principal director, Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity during the 78th LULAC National Convention and Exposition in Chicago, July 12. LULAC convenes the national delegates to discuss the positions, strategies, and outreach programs of the national Hispanic organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is the nation's oldest and largest Hispanic organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Stephen Schester)