In Kuwait

Your Marines arrived at Camp Victory, Kuwait this morning safe and sount at approximately 0300. Remember, we're 11 hours ahead of the West Coast and 8 hours ahead of the East Coast. (You'll see the current time on the main page.) We'll probably be here about two days before our flights post and we fly up to Tequadam and then, ultimately, to Camp Fallujah.

The trip went very smooth to this point. We flew from March Air Force Base, CA to Bangor, Maine. We had a 1.5 hour lay-over there while the plane fueled up and then headed to Shannon, Ireland. Once again, we had a 1.5 hour lay-over before we flew into Kuwait Air Force Base. From there, we convoyed in buses to Camp Victory where we received briefs and unloaded our packs and gear. By this time, breakfast was ready to open, so the Marines went and ate chow before taking a small nap.

The goal now is to adjust to the drastic time difference. The Marines will be extremely tired during the day and wide awake during the night. The best way to combat this start going to every meal served during the day here, getting in some physical training, and fighting the urge to nap during the day. After about a week, we should be fully adjusted.

In the picture, you'll see the Marines ready to load the plane that we flew from the U.S. to Kuwait.