National Convention General Session Day 3

Day 3 of the 2015 American Legion National Convention general session on Sept. 3. Photos by Lucas Carter and Clay Lomneth.

Drew Griffin of CNN accepts the Fourth Estate Award during the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Drew Griffin of CNN accepts the Fourth Estate Award during the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
American Battle Monuments Deputy Secretary, Col. Robert Dalessandro addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
American Battle Monuments Deputy Secretary, Col. Robert Dalessandro addresses the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
National Commander Michael D. Helm hugs his wife, Debbie, during his last moments as commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Michael D. Helm hugs his wife, Debbie, during his last moments as commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Michael D. Helm during his last moments as national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Michael D. Helm during his last moments as national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Family members before Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Family members before Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Dale Barnett of Georgia embraces his granddaughter at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Dale Barnett of Georgia embraces his granddaughter at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett is sworn in as the Legion's national commander during the General Session of the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett is sworn in as the Legion's national commander during the General Session of the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Dale Barnett of Georgia is elected national commander during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Dale Barnett, Auxiliary National President Sharon Conatser and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Kevin Collier, left, address the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Dale Barnett, Auxiliary National President Sharon Conatser and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Kevin Collier, left, address the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)