Latest "body armor" stories

New Army and Air Force body armor gets fielded to the 82nd Airborne Division

First, it goes to close combat forces.

21 months ago

Marine veteran in body armor kills four in Florida, including infant, sheriff says

Bryan Riley is a Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

By Kelli Kennedy

21 months ago

Kirtland AFB receives body armor tailored for women

The body armor includes an adjustable back and comes in various sizes.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Body armor designed for women comes to Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base

Equipment originally designed for men, including body armor, is being reviewed to figure out how to make it better fit women.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Security forces airmen getting new, special operations-like helmets

The next-generation helmets are the latest in a string of upgrades to security forces equipment, including improved body armor and weapons.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Better-fitting body armor for female airmen on the way

The new armor will be specifically fitted to women’s bodies, to prevent them from being exposed to risks by poorly fitting body armor designed for men.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago