Minnesota Patriot Guard Chaplain Chuck Reem checks out an M1 Abrams Tank.
Children check out the view from a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
Pfc. Mark Lundequam helps a child put on his harness for rock climbing.
Chelsea Studenski paints a childs face at the Camp Ripley Open House.
A child looks at the Patriot Guards flag line.
A child explores the turret of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
A child opens the hatch to a Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
A family walks to see a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
Sgt. Swedeen helps a man down from the inside of a CH-47 Chinook.
A child looks out from the pilots seat of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
Miss Teen Minnesota Jessica Scheu has a seat in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
A child pretends to fly a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.
Children play in the pilots seats of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.
People wait for the Patriot Guards flag line near their motorcycles.
A couple waits for the Patriot Guards flag line to begin.
The Minnesota Patriot Guards flag line rolls down the main road of Camp Ripley.
Camp Ripley's Infantry Road lined with Patriot Guardsmen and flags.
Camp Ripley's Infantry Road lined with Patriot Guardsmen and flags
Veteran Cody James talks with soldiers about an M1 Abrams Tank.
Col. Richard Weaver, Camp Ripley Commander, enjoying the concert
Paula Vazquez sings the National Anthem
The Minnesota National Guard Color Guard passed the Colors to the Minnesota Patriot Guard Flag Bearers.
Alexandria Assistant Ride Captain Harley VanRuler holds the United States Flag during a ceremony at Camp Ripley's Open House Sept. 20, 2009. VanRuler also served as a road guard during the ride from Pillager School.
Veteran Cody James addresses the crowd at the Camp Ripley Open House.
The Patriot Guard rides through Camp Ripley. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Major General Larry W. Shellito, The Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard watches the Patriot Guard's flag line. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Patriot Guard members drive through Camp Ripley to create a flag line. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Major General Larry W. Shellito, The Adjutant General, Minnesota National Guard, watches the Patriot Guard's flag line holding an American flag. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Veteran Cody James sang to the families of fallen service members. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
Paula Vazquez was invited on stage to sing the national anthem. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The Minnesota National Guard Color Guard passed the Colors to the Minnesota Patriot Guard Flag Bearers. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
The 34th Infantry Division Band performs during the Camp Ripley Open House. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
A Soldier's car with the names of fallen Soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom, featuring Minnesota's fallen Soldiers framing the windows, was on display during the Open House. The car is owned by Sheila Reem, daughter of Chaplain Chuck Reem of the Brainerd Sector of the Minnesota Patriot Guard. She currently has two brothers currently serving in the National Guard. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
