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Marines In Combat Still Seek A Better Flak Vest

US Politics & Gov't (tags: military, troops, usa, war, combat, Iraq, afghanistan, Flak Vest, protection )

WHITE WOL
- 182 days ago - myfoxdfw.com

BAGHDAD -- Acting on widespread complaints from its troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps has ordered major modifications to its body armor to improve comfort, mobility and safety, The Associated Press has learned.

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Lindsey O. (205)

Saturday January 3, 2009, 10:22 pm
Our soldiers deserve the best equipment we can give them. Protective gear should never be bought on a shoestring.

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Sheila G. (205)

Sunday January 4, 2009, 12:58 pm
has anyone noticed all the protective gear the football players wear? and they cry and don't want to give it their all, while the soldiers are dodging bullets in a war they have long grown sick of, fighting for their lives for shit pay.
thank you, White Wolf, sadly noted

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Sir Walk F. (61)

Sunday January 4, 2009, 3:04 pm
Perhaps they could use a congressperson who voted for the war as a flak vest?

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Pamylle G. (198)

Monday January 5, 2009, 9:50 am
I wonder who was "sub-contracted" to produce or supply this vest ? I notice this bit of information was omitted by Faux News. Taxpayers are paying top dollar for the soldiers to get sub-standard equipment and rations.

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