Jul 19, 2021 · Maj. Melissa Elledge deployed to combat zones twice in earlier versions of body armor designed for a male-centric Army, so she's deeply familiar with their failings for women.

Oct 14, 2020 · The U.S. military is finally fielding body armor specifically designed for women, who have long worn men's protective clothing on the battlefield—until now.

Feb 3, 2013 · Through a joint effort between Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment, the U.S. Army Natick Soldier RD&E Center, or NSRDEC, Anthropometry Team and the Natick …

Nov 7, 2012 · The 101st Airborne Division's 1st Brigade will be the first unit to test the new female body armor in Afghanistan. The new armor was designed to offer better protection and to …

Jun 8, 2021 · The rest of the Army will see fielding begin in mid-2022.

Sep 19, 2012 · Female Soldiers at Fort Campbell, Ky., preparing for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan are getting a chance to weigh in on the latest innovation in personal protective …

Sep 25, 2012 · Melissa Block speaks with Lynne Hennessey, a designer with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, about new body armor that …

Sep 1, 2023 · The Army’s smaller, lighter body armor helps women and smaller male soldiers achieve greater mobility and easier use of weapons.

Jan 5, 2021 · A provision in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act could move women closer to having combat body armor that actually fits

Oct 29, 2019 · Female Soldiers play an integral role in close combat operations for the Army. Therefore, they require equipment that allows them to be lethal while still being comfortable …