Open House at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, MN
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September 14, 2025: There was an open house for the public at Camp Ripley. Thousands turned out. The Red Bull Band played and sang. You may have seen them at the Minnesota State Fair on August 26th. A C-130H cargo plane and a Blackhawk Helicopter drew a lot of interest. Four jets flew over. There were also an antique car show and a World War Two reenactor.
The 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band played for visitors.
September 16, 2023, 10 am to 2 pm: Camp Ripley was open to the public. The 34th red Bull Band performed for the audience. Civil War and WWII reenactors were on hand. There was even a first aid vehicle that was like you might have seen on M*A*S*H 4077 on TV.
August 19, 2022: Members of the 194th Armor Regiment, family and some Brainerd VFW members traveled to Camp Ripley to see live fire training of the Army's Abrams M1A1 SA Main Battle Tank, similar to the ones used in the Gulf War.
Members of the 194th Armor at Camp Ripley August 19, 2022
September 19, 2021: Open house at Camp Ripley, about 25 miles south of Brainerd. Visitors first saw Brainerd VFW Commander Chip Borle directing traffic because he is a part of the Minnesota National Guard. Lots of hardware was shown to the public, including antique cars. The presentation that day involved native Americans who served in our military. There was a flyover by two military fighter jets.
