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- Why Wait to Visit Cosmopolitab Kuwait?The State of Kuwait is a small constitutional monarchy, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, surrounded by Saudi Arabia, in the south, Iraq to the west and north. The name 'Kuwait' originates from the Arabic word, meaning, fortress built near water.
- First Sergeant Perspective #2 -- Farewell to My Troops in KuwaitAs I prepared to leave at the end of my year in Kuwait, I bid my troops farewell with this article in the base newspaper.
- How Kuwait Became a NationMany Americans were unaware that there even was such a place as Kuwait, until its sovereign territory was invaded by Sadam Hussein. Now we know the name but how Kuwait became a country for many is still a mystery.
- Preaching the Gospel in Kuwait...LegallyA story about preaching in Kuwait City
Gulf War Recognizes 20th AnniversaryIt really does not seem that long ago that American soldiers were weaned from the dark greens and blacks of European camoflauge and presented with desert sands.
New York Times Profiles Maid Abuse in Kuwait: Is it Time to Hope for a Change?Migrant labor abuse in the Middle East is nothing new, but now that New York Times is talking about it, will things change?
Father, Son Combat Team Re-Unite in KuwaitHeading back to the U.S. after a year-long tour in Iraq, Army Spc. Jacob Fischer was able to meet with his Iraq bound father, Army Staff Sgt. Michael Fischer, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.- Gulf War StatisticsThe human and material losses of the Iraqi Army in the Kuwait war were enormous.
- History is Easy! First Iraqi ConflictIn the first Iraqi conflict with the United States, known as the Gulf War or more specifically "Operation Desert Storm", the "flow of power" greatly fluctuated between the legislative and executive branches of government, like in most wars.
Welcome to KuwaitWhen I first flew to Kuwait in September of 2005, I wrote this narrative to try to make the people back home understand exactly what I was experiencing.- Christmas at Camp Victory in Kuwait: My ExperienceI was a soldier stationed overseas during Christmas time in Kuwait. However, it wasn't all that bad.
Business and Social Etiquette 101: A Look at Kuwaitculture lesson
Entertainment City, Kuwait's Largest Theme ParkThe park is considered to be one of the best amusement parks in the world. There are three different theme parks in one. The theme parks are the Arab World, the International World, and the Future World.
Kuwait's Grand MosqueThe Grand Mosque is the largest and most modern mosque in the country of Kuwait. A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith
Kuwait's Most Famous Landmark: The Kuwait TowersThe Kuwait Towers are located on the waterfront in Kuwait City. They were designed as national icons by a Swedish Company and were constructed by a Yugoslavian Company.- Women in KuwaitKuwaits independence depended on the outside world. Iraqs intention was to put Kuwait in bondage. They made it through the 90's and the future for them is promising.
- Oil: How Can You Be so Blind?This article short and sweet about the attitudes that 99% of the population have regarding oil and alternative energy. .
Hottest Temperatures on Earth by ContinentThe hottest temperatures ever recorded for each of the seven continents on Earth.- The United States' Involvement in WarsSummaries of the wars the United States were involved in.
- My TentWhen I was in Kuwait I was lucky. I had a tent with a wooden floor. Better than being out in the great out-of -doors. Sure the AC went off at times. Sand got in and on everything but it was home for a little while.
- Planet Al JaberPlanet Al Jaber was the local snack bar slash recreation center. It is where I made my first and and last debut of trying to DJ some jazz for my fellow soldiers. Ninety days went by quick.
- Fahahill BazaarI am sure it is still there. As you are headed to the fabulously wealthy and splendidly adorned city of Kuwait you will find "Fahahill" to me it is close to the equivalent of shopping at a Paris flea market.
- Civilian Contractor Terry Hall Indicted for Allegedly Soliciting Bribes from U.S. Military ContractorsA civilian contractor has been indicted for allegedly soliciting bribes from U.S. military contractors for providing water and other goods to U.S. military bases in Kuwait.
- Duty in KuwaitHot days and cold nights. Average day time temperature 116 degrees. Sand as far as the eye can see. And Kuwait city is an amazing and beautiful city.
