National Convention General Session Day 1

Day 1 of the 2015 American Legion National Convention general session on Sept. 1. Photos by Lucas Carter.

National Commander Michael D. Helm delivers the National Commander's Report at the 2015 American Legion National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
National Commander Michael D. Helm delivers the National Commander's Report at the 2015 American Legion National Convention. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Amerian Legion Auxiliary National President Janet Jefford addresses members during the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Amerian Legion Auxiliary National President Janet Jefford addresses members during the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Amerian Legion Auxiliary National President Janet Jefford and National Commander Mike Helm during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Amerian Legion Auxiliary National President Janet Jefford and National Commander Mike Helm during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Michael Moss addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Sons of The American Legion National Commander Michael Moss addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
2015 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal Recipient Charles Hagel speaks to members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
2015 American Legion Distinguished Service Medal Recipient Charles Hagel speaks to members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
Distinguished Service Medal recipient Charles Hagel address members during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
Distinguished Service Medal recipient Charles Hagel address members during the General Session at the 2015 American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Clay Lomneth)
VA Secretary Robert McDonald addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
VA Secretary Robert McDonald addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
VA Secretary Robert McDonald addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)
VA Secretary Robert McDonald addresses members during the General Session at the 2015 National Convention in Baltimore. (Photo by Lucas Carter)