The post was renamed Fort Irwin in August of 1961.

The 2010 United States census reported Fort Irwin's population was 8,845.

Bitter Springs, on the eastern edge of Fort Irwin, was a favorite stop over site.

It wasn't often that the Guard came to Fort Irwin, and this one was supposed to be pretty special.

Fort Irwin was one of the most isolated encampments in America.

What they saw was different from Fort Irwin but not terribly exciting.

Fort Irwin has a population of 4,960 active duty, 5,103 family members, 3,469 civilian employees and 4,000 to 6,000 rotational personnel at any given time.

The university also has collaborative educational programs with nearby Fort Irwin.

One of these organizations was at Fort Irwin, California.

With that out of the way, whatever other wildlife existed at Fort Irwin seemed quite able to look after itself.

The post was renamed Fort Irwin in August of 1961.

The 2010 United States census reported Fort Irwin's population was 8,845.

Bitter Springs, on the eastern edge of Fort Irwin, was a favorite stop over site.

It wasn't often that the Guard came to Fort Irwin, and this one was supposed to be pretty special.

Fort Irwin was one of the most isolated encampments in America.

What they saw was different from Fort Irwin but not terribly exciting.

Fort Irwin has a population of 4,960 active duty, 5,103 family members, 3,469 civilian employees and 4,000 to 6,000 rotational personnel at any given time.

The university also has collaborative educational programs with nearby Fort Irwin.

One of these organizations was at Fort Irwin, California.

With that out of the way, whatever other wildlife existed at Fort Irwin seemed quite able to look after itself.