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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Jr. Ranger Program
Historic art outside of Launch Control Center Delta-01

Historic Art outside of Launch Control Center Delta-01

Junior Ranger Program
                                                                 For nearly three decades Minuteman Missile field personnel protected and defended our nation. Now you can learn about the duties they performed and why the Cold War was a defining event in American History.

To download a copy of the Minuteman Missile Junior Ranger program click on these links:

7 to 11 year old Junior Ranger Program         

12 and older Junior Ranger Program       

Follow the directions closely, then after you have completed the program mail it to: Minuteman Missile NHS   21280 SD Highway 240  Philip, SD 57567

A National Park Service Ranger will check your completed program to make sure you qualify for Junior Ranger status. You will then receive a certificate and patch certifying you as a Minuteman Missile Junior Ranger!

Minuteman Missile in silo at Delta-09  

Did You Know?
Minuteman Missiles were considered technological wonders because they were the United States first solid fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) which allowed for: a) hair-trigger launch response b) precise accuracy c) remotely controlled and d) could be mass produced.

Last Updated: September 08, 2009 at 17:01 EST