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Saturday May 10th, 2008

 
Open House: One of the most visible outreach activities the Rangers have with the Lumpkin County community is the annual Open House. Each year during the spring (class cycle dependent), Camp Frank C. Merrill opens the camp and facilities to the public for a day. Visitors are able to see examples of the mountain phase of Ranger training and numerous displays. A demonstration of patrol insertion utilizing UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters is a favorite with the crowd, especially the younger visitors. Other crowd pleasing demonstrations include rappelling, climbing, mountain rescue, hand-to-hand combat and free-fall parachute jumping (weather permitting). Prior to the Rangers in Action demonstration, the Fallen Ranger Memorial dedication ceremony is conducted by the US Mountain Ranger Association.

You are invited to come watch as some of the Army's finest soldiers demonstrate the  skills and professionalism of the American Ranger. Equipment used by the US Army Rangers in carrying out their mission will also be on display, including helicopters, night vision devices,  weapons, and parachutes.

**Please bring a photo identification card for entrance to the camp.

The open house is held in conjunction with the Mountain Ranger Run.