CHU (pronounced "choo") - Containerized Housing Units

Greetings,

The day for our departure to Kuwait is quickly approaching. Our Employment Resource Team (ERT) found out some FANTASTIC news yesterday. None of our team members will be sleeping in tents as we were originally told. YAY! We will be staying in CHUs (Containerized Housing Units). See the picture below - it's a general idea of what a CHU looks like. Latrines (bathrooms) and showers will be located separately from the sleeping structures. We were told that linens will be provided (includes sheets, pillow, pillow cases, and army wool blanket). The CHUs have climate-controlled A/C-Heat units.

I am about 98% finished packing. I weighed my checked bag earlier and it is only 34 pounds. The team was issued Army backpacks for our carry-on bag. Although I'm having some issues with what to put in my carry-on. Just check out the picture below. Two important items for me are my dark chocolate and the Go Places handouts.

As before, I am SO honored to represent MnSCU on this team and to serve those that serve us and protect our freedoms. Thank you. Take care.

Peace,

Gina