AAFES Dustbowl Shoppette - Fort Irwin, California

Will A.

Overall the interior of this shopette is well stocked and kept clean. Staff is courteous enough. The reason for the 2 stars is because of the hours. The sign posted up states they open at 0700 most of the time, with a couple special hours related to entering the box. Literally every single other day they do not have any kind of regularity with when they decide to open. Some days they open at 0800, some days 0900, some days 1000. Consistency to a dedicated time of 0700 would be greatly appreciated by literally hundreds of thousands of people coming through this area yearly.

Luis M.

Long lines and terrible prices. It does have everything you need, to include memorabilia and NTC specific coins. If the line is all the way out the door, you're looking at at least an hour wait time before making it to the checkout line.i wish they'd sell baby wipes in bulk like other normal businesses, but this is another facility that squeezes Soldiers for every penny.

The S. K.

Are you looking for a place with plenty of options? How about nice employees? Do you enjoy energy drinks? How about tasty slushies? What about long lines? Then look no further, you've found the place to be!

Maybe you just came out of the box and need a pick me up, have no fear, the PX is here! Come wait in a long line and get what your body needs! Energy drinks! This place has tan t-shirts, towels, flipflops, power banks, CamelBack, gloves, hygiene items, sodas, juices, pizza, hot pockets, pillows, snacks, slushies, baby wipes, bags of ice, beef jerky, etc. If you can think, maybe they have it?

Hours of operation:

When you get done with the box, they roll in 1000-0000. Normal hours: Mon-Sun 0700-2100. When you are leaving: Mon-Sun 1000-1500

Either way, I give this place a four stars out of four. The long lines suck but not much you can do about it. Maybe come around closing time or during lunch time? After a while, they will run low on stock so get in line when you can!

M B.

Has plenty of items inside stock but some things are overpriced. Staff is friendly and check out moves quickly.

District78 Q. H.

Always a basket available for you to use to shop with. A good variety of snacks, personal hygiene products, drinks, and clothing.

Fletcher P.

I had gone there twice. First when we just got out of the Box. Line was long and a wait to get in, but once in pretty efficient.

God Bless the Staff for leaving the store open hours past closing times. They were friendly and fast. Can’t say enough good things about the staff as they were working hard to get everyone through with much needed items and supplies.

Second time was couple days later line was shorter and still friendly hard working staff going past closing time. Bless you all. 🙏🏽

Ben N. (.

Very busy, depending on the day you may wait over an hour in lines. It seems pricey, but for California things are actually reasonable priced. The staff is friendly and helpful. Get lots of whatever you need. You will run out after two weeks or you can sell it for a premium in the field.

Josh V.

30 min line to get in. 30 min line to check out. Once you get in they force you to carry around a blue basket with no handles so they can remember how many people are in the store. Even more annoying when you just wanna use the ATM and grab a soda.

They do a so so job of keeping basic items in stock. Cough drops, check. Clear eye-pro or nail clippers, try again.

If you have a Star Card or they allow you to skip all the Soldiers in line at one of the registers. Not interested. Felt morally wrong but hey, whatever floats your boat right?