The base has been here since WWII. It was during that time, the Seabees Pacific HQ and had a large Naval Hospital. The County Jail and a Sherif's Department shooting range are next door to the bomb range.The area around it was empty until about 10 years ago. The town (Dublin) doubled in size during the last 10 years - 23 to 46 K. I think those houses were built around 2004 or so. These were on the east side of the base. I live on the west side, but there are 100 foot hills between us and the base. Right after 9/11, I could hear almost nonstop gunfire there as all the reservists in the area were honing their infantry skills. Like I said, this is only a couple miles from me.