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US Army Developing Armor Tailored For Females
cylonlover writes, quoting Gizmag: "Body armor is a blessing and a curse for soldiers. Modern tactical armor has saved thousands of lives from bullets and bombs, but it can also be a major problem if it doesn't fit properly. That's what the women who make up 14 percent of the U.S. Army face on a regular basis. Now, according to the Army News Service, the Army is preparing to test a new armor that is tailored to the female form to replace the standard men's armor that the women now use. Working on data collected in studies overseas and at stateside army bases, the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier has identified several problem areas and has developed a new armor that will be tested in 2013."
Who ever considered breasts a problem area? Seriously...
edit: captcha spelled "maternal". Hah.
Sweet! Booty armor!
(-1: Post disagrees with my already-settled worldview) is not a valid mod option.
They're also releasing a consumer line of female body armor, available in 28 different colors and patterns including taupe, seafoam green, mauve, purple camo, plaid and hot pink polka dots.
Body armor designed specifically for gay soldiers.
The amount of awesome in your post is amazing for slash dot. 1) wife 2) d-cup 3) using a 50. cal 4) body armor. 5) reaching between You have reached a Nirvana few slashdotters will ever attain. ps Tell her "thank you for all shes done for the country."
The fact that it's better armor than Kevlar + trauma plates is a nice bonus =)
Against most foes, sure. But what if we end up at war with the bowmen of Esgaroth? You'd be signing our soldiers' death warrants!
Everything is better with chainsaws.
Its a requirement to see this video before you fully appreciate the modern female's body armor needs.
Do us all a favor and go play in a forest fire.
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