What a trip... after about 24 hours on the plane, we've made it to Kuwait. We had a couple stops in America & Europe before making it here.  The stop in Europe had a nice “waiting room” complete w/ a cantina, Duty Free Shop, arcade, TVs, and phone centers.  I look forward stopping there on the way back.

We're now waiting in Kuwait for our next flight to our final destination and yes its HOT!  While here, they provided us with ANOTHER duffle bag worth of gear.  This time, its all of the newest gear, some of which is redundant to what we've already received.  So the grand total is four Duffle bags, one carry-on, a computer bag, and an optional bag for body armor.  We're staying in a warehouse floor filled with bunks waiting for our name to be called for a flight out.  If you don't make a flight, you wait for your name on the next one.. they request you check for new flights between 0200 - 0500.  This will probably go on for 1 to 3 days.

Its the same story we've heard from what others went  through, with one added twist:  They're closing down this site fast (consolidating at the new/improved base) and indicate that most of the support will be leaving soon. I've got a couple minutes use of the Laison Office Internet, but they may be gone soon too.   I was sorry to see that they had once had a Starbucks, food court, and internet center... all which have closed.  They do still have a great gym, nice PX, and a big mess hall.  Not the best chow.... I hear the food here is the worst in theater... I hope so!