Fort Irwin, located in the Mojave Desert of California, has served as a vital military installation since its initial establishment during World War II. Originally opened in 1940 as the Mojave Anti-Aircraft Gunnery Range, it was later renamed in honor of Major General George LeRoy Irwin. During the Cold War, Fort Irwin was used as a training area for armored and infantry units. Since 1981, it has been home to the National Training Center (NTC), where U.S. Army units undergo realistic, large-scale combat training to prepare for deployment in diverse operational environments.
