Harrisburg Post 472 Color Guard posts the colors during the Opening Ceremony on Day 1 of The American Legion 102nd National Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday, August 31. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

Convention updates: Aug. 30

As the 103rd American Legion National Convention enters the home stretch, the general session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Central time with the Call to Order by National Commander Paul E. Dillard. Today’s session will also include:

- The presentation of the American Legion youth program champions, and the Spirit of Service active-duty volunteer winners from each service branch;

- Greetings from local and state dignitaries, and representatives from other organizations;

- The Distinguished Service Medal and Patriot Award;

- Dillard’s report to the convention;

- And other convention business. The National Commander’s Banquet will be held that evening.

The general sessions will be streamed live on Facebook and via legion.org. Follow the website and social media channels for the latest on the convention, and download the National Convention mobile app here.