Gen.: Troops in Iraq Now Have Body Armor

[floda]

Gen.: Troops in Iraq Now Have Body Armor

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By BILL BASKERVILL, Associated Press Writer

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. - The Army's top supply commander said Monday that all American troops in Iraq (news - web sites) are now equipped with bullet-resistant vests, after a shortage that led many soldiers to pay for costly body armor themselves.


As late as March, some soldiers headed for Iraq were still buying their own body armor, despite assurances from the military that the equipment would be available before they were in harm's way.


Gen. Paul Kern, commander of the Army Material Command, said the shortage eased after manufacturers stepped up production of the lifesaving vests.


Kern spoke at a news conference where Honeywell Specialty Materials announced it would increase production of Spectra fiber, a key component of the vests. He said the vests had saved dozens of soldiers who were shot at close range.


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A bit late isn't it?

[freetobegay]

1. Well it's about time! doncha think?

[StaggerLee]

2. Gee that's just swell of ya Congress (GOP heavy)

While you're at it: How about giving them them their full combat and imminent danger pay? How about some real VA benefits for our people when they come back?


I am going to do my part to get them a real Commander-in-Chief come November baby!

[slackmaster]

3. Pussies. I spent a day in Oakland, CA with no body armor

:freak:

[Justice]

4. What A Headline

soon to follow - breaking news - troops now have bullets....

I hope Jon Stewart uses this headline tonight on the Daily Show!

[Cocoa]

6. I agree, this headline cracks me up

[louis-t]

5. Good Job Gen. Dumbass.

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"Kern spoke at a news conference where Honeywell Specialty Materials announced it would increase production of Spectra fiber, a key component of the vests. He said the vests had saved dozens of soldiers who were shot at close range."

Um, there were also 800+ that weren't so lucky. How many of them died because President Dumbass and Secretary of War Dumbass didn't make sure they were properly equipped to fight his illegal war?

edit to remind: Before attacking Iraq, President Dumbass asked his Generals if they had everything they needed to win. They all said 'yes'.

[Gin]

7. really..........a day late and a dollar short....they still lose arms and

legs and anything else not covered. Bring our troops home.

[Rebellious Republican]

8. Next thing ya know they will be announcing Mission Acomplished

Oh my bad, they did that already! I hope the families of the service members that have died take note and ask why so long?

[NewYorkerfromMass]

9. Horse, meet barn. eom

[NewYorkerfromMass]

10. I think Bush is losing a lot of votes over this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1149336/posts