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British Soldiers Get Germ-Fighting Undies
Ant writes "Yahoo! News reports that British soldiers will be getting germ-fighting underwear. The antimicrobial underpants have been introduced by the Ministry of Defense as part of a new desert uniform for soldiers. They are the first undergarments issued to British troops, who traditionally have had to supply their own.
Military officials said Thursday the unisex trunks were made from artificial fibers for comfort, with silver particles woven into the material to prevent sweating.
"It is coated to prevent bacterial infection, and we have tried to arrange the seams so that they don't chafe," Col. Silas Suchanek, who led the team that procured the new equipment, said Thursday."
Well do they keep out sand?
Considering testicles don't like high temperatures, (it's one of the reasons we have them in a sack outside our body, and why everyone should use boxers) what are the chances that these new undies will cause damage to the soldiers testicles since they are stoping them from properly regulating their temperature by sweating, in a desert no less?
That's why they issue the combat knife.
Actually, I think you have a misconception about American opinions on the White House. Sure, we might cheer if an American sets fire to the place (and the Capitol for good measure), but we'd certainly be pissed if a bunch of foreign English and Canadians tried to burn the place down. Rallying around the flag and all that. :-)
(Incidentally, burning the occupants alive is just excessive.)
I enlisted four and a half years ago in the Army National Guard, and in two weeks time I'm actually leaving for Iraq.
Don't get the joke why you were modded redundant, but I think dirty briefs are the last thing you have to worry about. Try DU, experimental army vaccines, being asked to pose with tortured and murdered prisoners and the legitimacy of the occupation.
STFU.
That translates to "Shut The Fuck Up", you moronic troll, just to make sure you understand. No, your sarcasm was not lost on me.
Anyone who is willing to put thier life on the line so I can drink Gin, sit in my basement and flame Slahdot trolls can have whatever the fuck they need to get the job done.
Comfortable undewear that prevents what is at the least an uncomfortable skin condition and at worst is a medically dangerous condition - namely boils and necrosis - are cheap compared to having more trained, competent professional people ready to take military action. These people work in situations that would have me soiling those silver boxers.
I may not agree with why those people are over there, but I sure as fuck want then to come home alive, healthy and able to enjoy the quality of live they were defending, you short sighted skinflint.
I'm not happy about most taxation either, except when my money goes to a good cause such as this.
Bah, I could go on, but flaming a troll like you is too easy. Think before you post, Mr. Reagan.
Soko
"Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm." - Anonymous
"Just a follow up, after this happened my wife and I started buying anti bacterial soap."
Yep, so now you are breeding bacteria that are immune to anti-bacterial agents. Eventually, you will have just as much bacteria as when you started, but you will no longer have the option of applying an anti-bacterial agent when you need it. E.g. when you have an open sore that needs to heal.
In reality, most people in SWA don't follow the apperance regulations fully. Unlike being stationed back in the States, in Iraq it's business first; or at least that's the way it used to be during the initial stages. The last trip I was on the Wing Commander didn't like that people were hanging sunglasses on their flight suits, lol. I hate stupid regulations, just let me do my job. Who the fuck cares if I hang my sunglasses on my uniform? Or roll up my sleeves? (not that I'm bitter or anything)
This all coming from an Airforce guy (3 trips to the desert). We got to wear civilian clothes off duty, which was nice. At least until the SECAF came to visit the base, and saw people running around with their non-conservative bling-bling and sagging pants. He made a little comment about it, and wa-la, now everyone wears the PT uniform off duty! I can't make this stuff up.
Typical military-style: one person fucks up, everyone pays the price.
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