FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) – Female soldiers from Fort Campbell deploying to Afghanistan will field test the first Army body armor that is shorter and better tailored specifically to fit women’s ...

At your request, the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies established the Committee to Review the Testing of Body Armor Materials for Use by the U.S. Army to assess the ...

WASHINGTON — Just six months after the Pentagon agreed to reimburse soldiers who bought their own protective gear, the Army has banned the use of any body armor that is not issued by the military. In ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

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Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. The National Research Council will convene specialists in committee form to consider ...

POCOMOKE CITY, MD - Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has announced a significant Army contract awarded to a Worcester County body armor manufacturer. According to Harris, the U.S. Army has awarded a ...

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Female soldiers from Fort Campbell deploying to Afghanistan will field the first Army body armor that is shorter and better tailored specifically to fit women's physiques.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Wednesday will mark three years since the mass shooting that killed ten people at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. On that day, another bill will be introduced in ...

The agents' body armor, helmets, and camouflage mimic military special forces, but may not be the most effective gear for ...