94th DAV and Auxiliary National Convention Highlights Below: Junior Auxiliary member and country music star McKayla Reece opens the joint opening session, paying honor to our nation’s colors and singing the national anthem. Above: A young guest takes in the sights at the national convention. Left: In a quick moment off duty, two DAV member service dogs stop to greet VA Secretary Bob McDonald. Right: Four members of the DAV Department of Puerto Rico prepare to cast their national line officer election votes at the final business session. Right: National Junior Activities Chairman Linda Oliver (center left) poses with the winners of the crazy hat contest, Ashton Johniken, Connor Lindeman and Clarke Chandler.