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| Subject: Marines in combat still seek a better flak vest ; Fuck 'em, give 'em nothing! Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:21 pm | |
| BAGHDAD (AP) -- 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.
The decision results from a survey of more than 1,000 Marines, many of whom reported that their flak jackets, which cost the Marine Corps more than $100 million, were too heavy and restrictive.
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