National Convention General Session Day 2

Day 2 of the 2015 American Legion National Convention general session on Sept. 2. Photos by Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth.

USAA Bank President Jamie Warder addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
USAA Bank President Jamie Warder addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Past National Commander Dan Dellinger presents Gaither Keener of North Carolina a plaque for the city of Charlotte during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Past National Commander Dan Dellinger presents Gaither Keener of North Carolina a plaque for the city of Charlotte during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Depu Sheriff Ben Adams of Ocala, Fla. accepts the 2015 National Police Officer of the Year award during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Depu Sheriff Ben Adams of Ocala, Fla. accepts the 2015 National Police Officer of the Year award during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
EMT Seven Brune of West Point, Neb., accepts the 2015 National Firefighter of the Year award during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
EMT Seven Brune of West Point, Neb., accepts the 2015 National Firefighter of the Year award during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Rep. Chris Van Hollen Jr., ranking member on the U.S. House Committee on the Budget, addresses the General Session at the national convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Rep. Chris Van Hollen Jr., ranking member on the U.S. House Committee on the Budget, addresses the General Session at the national convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
President and CEO of Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford addresses the members and presents National Judge Advocate Phillip Onderdonk with an award during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, on Wednesday, Sep
President and CEO of Liberty Institute, Kelly Shackelford addresses the members and presents National Judge Advocate Phillip Onderdonk with an award during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, on Wednesday, Sep
The Oak Ridge Boys accept The American Legion Patriot Award during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
The Oak Ridge Boys accept The American Legion Patriot Award during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Soldier's Wish Executive Director Kevin McDugle speaks to the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Soldier's Wish Executive Director Kevin McDugle speaks to the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman Denise Rohan delivers her report during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Veterans Employment & Education Commission Chairman Denise Rohan delivers her report during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Home Depot accepts the Employer of the Year for Hiring Veterans - Large Category during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Home Depot accepts the Employer of the Year for Hiring Veterans - Large Category during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
President of the Board for National Memorial for Desert Storm Veterans Scott Stump addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
President of the Board for National Memorial for Desert Storm Veterans Scott Stump addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Rep. Michael Coffman, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee, addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Rep. Michael Coffman, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee, addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Americanism Commission Chairman Richard Anderson delivers his report during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Americanism Commission Chairman Richard Anderson delivers his report during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)