Kuwait Update for deploying physicians and nurses

Update:  If you pass through Kuwait, then you have PLENTY of amenities here.  Check your itinerary for your deployment.  If you know that you will pass through Kuwait, then hopefully the following hints will help you out.

PX: The PX is robust here.  You have all hygiene items available so I wouldn't pack extra like I did.  They have assortment of boots, running shoes, and uniform items such as the IR flags for about $9.  They accept cash, credit, and the eagle cash.

Starbucks: Can you believe it?  To even make it bette, Starbucks is open 24/7 with internet access.

Internet Access/Wifi:  There is free internet access (not wifi) at the USO and MWR here.  I plugged in my Logitech c500 camera and was able to skype.  When lines are long, then there is a prepaid internet access for $28 for a month.  This is available at the Starbucks too!

Phone calls:  You can either do the free calls with USO or MWR using a DSN or buy prepaid AT&T cards and use the calling centers.   FYI, the USO gave me a free calling card just prior to me getting on the plane.

Gym:  Very nice.  Open 24 hour.

MWR:  Wow!  This is really nice.  They have a movie theatre and rec center with individual TVs with DVD players.  You can borrow from their large collection of DVDs.  Xbox, pS3, and wiI are available too.  Very nice in Kuwait.

Hope this helps some of you docs/nurses getting ready to deploy.