Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Now, that’s what I’m talking about…

Marines get some additional body armor, an idea long since overdue…….

10-178 Within a month, the Marine Corps will begin fielding new groin protectors that can stop high-velocity shrapnel and should reduce the number of devastating genital-related injuries Marines have sustained from improvised explosive devices, according to Marine officials.

7 comments:

Sandee said...

About time Sarge. We need to keep our soldiers as safe as possible.

Have a terrific evening. :)

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

save the "jimmiewacker" gear! tits!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoox

Linda said...

Considering IEDs usually explode upward from below I think this is an idea long overdue - heck, full body armor would be a good idea as far as I'm concerned but probably would be hard to maneuver in.

retirementman said...

You mean to tell me that they never had protection for that wonderful area? I bet the Generals were always protected.
Have a great day Charlie.

Paul

Traveling Bells said...

Heck yeah!!!

Big hugs, honey...

AirmanMom said...

I need to ask why has it taken so long and why is it not standard for all deployed warriors? Just sayin'
~AM

Kanani said...

It's a good idea. It will help prevent dirt and debris from embedding in the area. I'm sure it will be standard for everyone soon.

Besides, now the Marines can say they have balls of steel.