Fort Irwin's models of the Sikorsky UH-60L Blackhawk (2 ea.) conducted their final training flights on the 17th of March 2026. The older model aircraft was targeted for divestment as the army consolidates its rotary-wing assets to just one type per category.
Installation leadership, including Brig. Gen. Brandon Anderson, commanding general of the National Training Center (NTC), and Command Sgt. Maj. Mikeal McInroy, NTC’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, recognized volunteers for strengthening community programs and Soldier readiness during the 2026 Fort Irwin Annual Volunteer Award Ceremony May 19.
From mentoring youth and supporting military Families to organizing community events and wellness...
Fort Irwin has initiated construction on a first-of-its-kind privatized apartments development, Fort Irwin Apartments will significantly enhance the quality of life for unaccompanied Soldiers stationed at Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. The project, a partnership between the U.S. Army and The Michaels Organization, represents a new approach to unaccompanied military housing for junior enlisted and is slated for completion in...
Imagine Soldiers returning from grueling desert training to modern living spaces that feel like home, complete with private bathrooms and convenient kitchenettes , a far cry from the few outdated facilities that once sapped energy and focus.
This vision became reality at Fort Irwin, where a newly completed barracks project underscores the Army's dedication to enhancing Soldier welfare, directly contributing to sharper training outcomes and...
FORT IRWIN, Calif.—In the dusty expanse of the National Training Center, where tanks rumble and Soldiers train for war, Staff Sgt. Johnny P. Rodriguez i...
FORT IRWIN, Calif.—Picture a child waving goodbye to a parent as their parent heads into “The Box” – a large-scale, realistic training area in the Mojav...
