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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."

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  1. "...has identified several problem areas and..." by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who ever considered breasts a problem area? Seriously...

    edit: captcha spelled "maternal". Hah.

  2. Hit it! by Impy+the+Impiuos+Imp · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sweet! Booty armor!

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  3. Re:"...has identified several problem areas and... by crakbone · · Score: 4, Funny

    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."

  4. Re:"...has identified several problem areas and... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny