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Marines Improving Vests After Complaints

Troops complained 30 lbs. vest too heavy, restrictive

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2009 6:12 PM CST

(Newser) – The Marine Corps is planning major improvements to its body armor after troops complained the $100 million vests were too heavy and restrictive, the AP reports. “I've worn the vest on my travels into Iraq and Afghanistan, and I can tell you those Marines... Read full story »

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