Established by President Roosevelt as the Mojave Anti-Aircraft Range in 1940, the range was then renamed Camp Irwin in 1942 after Major General George LeRoy Irwin. The base finally became a permanent installation August 1, 1961 and was renamed Fort Irwin. The base now acts as the National Training Center and trains a large portion of the Military today.
Opened: August 1, 1961
Location: San Bernardino County
Population: 4,960 active duty, 5,103 family, 3,469 civilians
Units: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Website: National Training Center