Even truck drivers get high-speed combat training while deployed to Kuwait. The long supply convoy stretches across the desert like a modern day camel train, kicking up a cloud of dust in its wake as it moves towards the Iraqi border. A blast in front of them signals the ambush. Within seconds, dozens of troops are leaping out of their trucks, bounding into positions and crawling up tall, tan dunes.
Smoke grenades cover the soldiers as they move.
Loud artillery blasts explode all around them. Just another typical day of training in Kuwait. And this is just the truck drivers. Clay Padgett, the headquarters company commander for the contingent of 1st Cavalry Division soldiers now in Kuwait. We are truly blessed here.