2015 Mid-Winter Highlights DAV members rally together near the Capitol in advance of the National Commander’s testimony before the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees as part of Operation: Keep the Promise. DAV National Senior Vice Commander Moses McIntosh (left), 1st Junior Vice Commander David Riley (center) and 2nd Junior Vice Commander Delphine Metcalf-Foster listen as National Commander Ron Hope presents his testimony before Congress. DAV Department of Georgia Legislative Chairperson Dottie Pridmore highlights critical legislation to a staff member for Sen. David Perdue, on behalf of her fellow veterans. DAV Auxiliary National Commander LeeAnn Karg (left) sits on the Mid-Winter panel to testify before lawmakers, with Auxiliary National Adjutant Pat Kemper (right) looking on. VA Secretary Bob McDonald accepts DAV’s 2014 Federal Executive of the Year Award for his efforts taking charge of and bringing change to the department following a year of scandal and access issues brought to light. Army veteran and former “Dancing with the Stars” competitor J.R. Martinez (second from right) listens to Commander Hope’s Mid-Winter testimony, along with Past National Commanders (from left) Raymond Dempsey, Bobby Barrera and Rob Reynolds and Deputy Legislative Director Joy Ilem (right).