Originally posted by ViggenPower?:
During my research I was surprised to find out that current helmets are not designed to protect our troops from a blast



Not true. The standard issue helmets do have built in blast protection via the strap suspension system. The injuries occur when the blast causes the helmet to 'rock' on the servicemans head & the base of the helmet contacts the skull. The kit is an enhancement or improvement to the currently issued equipment and is mainly additional padding around the base of the helmet together with an enhanced strap system to provide better stability. Budget cuts prevented the kits from being issued to all troops.

Originally posted by ViggenPower?:
There is an nonprofit organization that is working with these solders to get them helmet kits free of charge. For a contribution of less than $100.00, a kit can be purchased that can protect one service member while on tour in conflict areas.

The nonprofit is Operation Helmet, based out of Texas and run entirely by volunteers. Their website is www.operation-helmet.org. I did research on this organization, and they have been featured by Larry King Live, CNN, and MSNBC (as recently as last night).

Regardless of our feelings on the current conflicts (believe me I have my strong opinions) I do not believe that our armed forces should be under-equipped. Please take the time to read/research on this and if you can - please make a contribution (tax-deductible). Please also forward this to all your friends and family so they are aware of the current situation.

Thank you.

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Just a thought.

-Tim



A good cause & a good post. Thanks Tim.

Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.