5th Ranger Training Battalion Open House at Camp Merrill
2019-04-27 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | U.S. Army Ranger Camp Frank D. Merrill 1 Camp Merrill, Dahlonega, GA 30533 Camp Frank D. Merrill is home to the 5th Ranger Training Battalion (est. 1952) and the mountain phase of the U.S. Army Ranger School. Named in honor of Major General Frank D. Merrill, commander of one of the first Ranger units (Merrill's Marauders in World War II), the camp's 290 acres are located at the base of the North Georgia Mountains near the Appalachian Trail. Dahlonega Ultra Marathon Association coordinates Mountain Ranger Run -- 5k, 15k -- and 34k mountain bike race.
WHO: 5TH RANGER TRAINING BATTALION WHAT: RANGER OPEN HOUSE

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2019 / 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

WHERE: CAMP FRANK D. MERRILL, DAHLONEGA

-Military Weapons and Equipment Displays

-Military Mountaineering Demonstration

-Live Venomous Snake Display

-Airborne Operation Demonstration *Weather Dependent

-Air Assault Demonstration *Weather Dependent

-Hand to Hand Combat Demonstration

-Ranger Memorabilia and Refreshments Available for Purchase

-Public Welcome!
