Down the rope

CAMP RUDDER, Fla. -- U.S. Army Soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion slide down a rope out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a downed-pilot rescue demonstration at the Ranger Open House May 6. "A largest crowd ever" of people of all ages visited the 6th RTB Rangers as they brought out their equipment for hands-on displays of weapons, diving equipment, Zodiac boat, parachute, medical and a day-in-the-life display for the Ranger training school. The Army's Reptile Team put on a reptile show where people took an up-close look at venomous and non-venomous snakes that could be found just feet from where the spectators were standing. They also put on repelling demonstrations, a downed pilot rescue demonstration and a hand-to-hand combat demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Up and over

CAMP RUDDER, Fla. -- Two U.S. Army Soldiers from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion demonstrate hand-to-hand combat during the Ranger Open House May 6. "A largest crowd ever" of people of all ages visited the 6th RTB Rangers as they brought out their equipment for hands-on displays of weapons, diving equipment, Zodiac boat, parachute, medical and a day-in-the-life display for the Ranger training school. The Army's Reptile Team put on a reptile show where people took an up-close look at venomous and non-venomous snakes that could be found just feet from where the spectators were standing. They also put on repelling demonstrations, a downed pilot rescue demonstration and a hand-to-hand combat demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Parachute education

CAMP RUDDER, Fla. -- U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brent Steinhaus, 6th Ranger Training Battalion instructor, shows Nick, Alex and Theo DeLeon how the parachutes the Army Rangers use works during the Ranger Open House May 6. "A largest crowd ever" of people of all ages visited the 6th RTB Rangers as they brought out their equipment for hands-on displays of weapons, diving equipment, Zodiac boat, parachute, medical and a day-in-the-life display for the Ranger training school. The Army's Reptile Team put on a reptile show where people took an up-close look at venomous and non-venomous snakes that could be found just feet from where the spectators were standing. They also put on repelling demonstrations, a downed pilot rescue demonstration and a hand-to-hand combat demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

'Galactic Guardian'

This drawing by Christian J. Calimlim entitled "Galactic Guardian" was chosen to be showcased in the Air Force Services Arts and Crafts exhibit gallery on the Web. The Web site, www.af-artscrafts.com, is a resource for arts and crafts customers to find information on local base centers as well as tips for creative projects and auto hobby. (Courtesy photo)

'C-130 Lightning'

This untitled photograph by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Petruzzi was chosen to be showcased in the Air Force Services Arts and Crafts exhibit gallery on the Web. The Web site, www.af-artscrafts.com, is a resource for arts and crafts customers to find information on local base centers as well as tips for creative projects and auto hobby. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Petruzzi)

'A Welcoming Shadow'

This photograph taken by Chelsi M. Huntz entitled "A Welcoming Shadow" was chosen to be showcased in the Air Force Services Arts and Crafts exhibit gallery on the Web. The Web site, www.af-artscrafts.com, is a resource for arts and crafts customers to find information on local base centers as well as tips for creative projects and auto hobby. (Photo by Chelsi M. Huntz)