The Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley has received certification as an Air Force Museum. Granted by the National Museum of the United State Air Force, it is now eligible to receive Air Force equipment and aircraft. Our Chelsie. Brown has more.

Rich aviation history can be found stationed at the Minnesota Military Museum in Camp Ripley and the staff is excited about the possibility of adding more.

The museum represents all branches of the military with a focus on Minnesota Veterans and the equipment.

The addition hopes to attract more visitors to learn about history.

The museum plans to develops strategies and explore fundraising opportunities over the next few months to support their certification and to secure the appropriate for representation of the Minnesota Guard and Reserve Units over the years.

The museum hopes to add this addition next summer.

By — Chelsie Brown

News/Sports Reporter in Brainerd