Lake Jackson in Florala, Alabama has its share of recreational boaters, however, Wednesday, May 29th was different. Lake Jackson was closed to the public to give military helicopters and the 6th Ranger Training Battalion from Eglin Air Force base plenty of room for them to train. Ranger Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel, John Gibson of the U. S. Army stated “It’s actually conducting landing in water, which in most cases people try to avoid.
Source: Army Rangers from Eglin Air Force Base conduct military exercise at Lake Jackson | WEAR