CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – A Marine models a pair of tier 1 ballistic underwear. Made of lightweight silk, the black pair of underwear that resembles bicycle shorts is in high demand throughout Afghanistan. The ultimate goal for the underwear is to better protect Marines from improvised explosive devices, the number one cause of American troop casualties since the start of the war.
Date Taken: | 06.21.2011 |
Date Posted: | 06.22.2011 05:16 |
Photo ID: | 418780 |
VIRIN: | 110621-M-PE262-959 |
Resolution: | 3744x5616 |
Size: | 1.82 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
Web Views: | 741 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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