the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation. In 2004, he was given the National Citizenship Award by the Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America. In 2005, he was given the Admiral Jackson Award by the Reserve Officers Association. Nonprofit Service Hall served on the Boards of Directors of numerous nonprofit organizations that support the needs of US veterans and citizens in general. Prior to returning to government service, Secretary Hall served as the Executive Director of the Naval Reserve Association for six years. The Naval Reserve Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit veterans' organization that represents over 23,000 Navy Reserve officers, members, and their families. References External links Department of Defense biography 1939 births Living people People from Osage County, Oklahoma United States Naval Academy alumni United States Navy personnel of the Vietnam War United States Naval Aviators Recipients of the Air Medal George Washington University alumni Naval War College alumni Harvard University alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Navy admirals Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal United States Assistant Secretaries of Defense