Wind + Sand = SANDSTORM!

Well only a few days in Kuwait and already I'm getting the pleasure of a fun sandstorm. Normally in the states when it's a windy day nobody pays attention, but here in the desert it means blowing sand, and limited visibility...not fun.  Today's sandstorm isn't as bad as some I've been in (meaning I can still see my hand in front of my face!) but none the less it is still annoying.  Normally when there is bad weather outside in the states, we have to endure it for a few moments while we fumble for our keys to our cars, and then again as we brave the elements from the parking lot to the building...well not here. Here we are exposed to the elements in all their grandeur.  Imagine for a minute that you had to walk 5 blocks for every meal, now imagine having to do that in 100 + heat and blowing sand...well there ya go, that's what we soldiers have to endure here in Kuwait.

But it really isn't that bad, like any situation or environment you get used to it, and the sense of pride that I get from being a part of history and knowing that I am here so that others can enjoy their way of life makes it worth it.  So enjoy your A/C while sitting in the drive through at McDonalds...it's on me!