Fort Irwin

The National Training Center and Fort Irwin continue to serve as the Army's premier training center. Officials from many countries have visited the National Training Center and use it as a model to build their own training centers. As in the past, Fort Irwin pits soldiers against a harsh environment, but now adds a determined and formidable opposing force. As during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm, the National Training Center and Fort Irwin continue to train units to fight and win on the battle field.

Barstow, CA

The City of Barstow is located in the Inland Empire North region of San Bernardino County, midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Barstow is centrally located in the western Mojave at the entrance to the Mojave National Preserve and is home to the U.S. National Training Center for the U.S. Army.

Nearby, NASA has one of three earth-stations in its Deep Space Network. Rainbow Basin Natural Area is designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern due to landscape features and paleontological resources in the area. Many visitors from all over come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons.

Ft. Irwin is the national training center for the U.S. Army. The NTC is a world class training center for America's soldiers. It is known for its excellent desert training, vast recreational opportunities, and history.

Calico Ghost Town is a living museum. Calico is one of the few remaining original mining towns of the western United States.

Fort Irwin Hotel Map

Bases by Service

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Basic Training Bases

• Lackland AFB
• Fort Benning
• Fort Jackson
• Fort Knox
• Fort Leonard Wood
• Fort Sill
• MCRD Parris Island
• MCRD San Diego
• Great Lakes NTC

Popular Bases

• Eglin Air Force Base
• Wright Patterson AFB
• Aberdeen Proving Ground
• Fort Hood
• Camp Lejeune
• Camp Pendleton
• Norfolk Naval Station
• Pearl Harbor Naval Station