- Flamboyant Executive of Possibly Defective Military Body Armor Convicted of Fraud
September 18, 2010 – For the sake of our men and women in uniform, we do hope the “truth” will soon emerge.
- *Body*-*armor* boss guilty | Latest News, News Today, News Online *…*
September 18, 2010 – Is this the end of the story or just the beginning?
Military News you may have missed – September 11, 2010
- Point Blank Solutions Wins Three-Year Detroit Police Department Contract
September 11, 2010 – Interesting how a company in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy continues to get awarded body armor contracts. Can’t we do better?
- What is your opinion on issuing new *sidearms* to US *military* *…*
September 11, 2010 – It seems that we opted for the Beretta M9 just to appease ...
Military News you may have missed – September 8, 2010
- Two 101st Soldiers killed by IED device while on patrol *…*
September 4, 2010 – We salute you and honor you and other heroes serving in harms way. Our heart-felt sympathy to your family and friends.
- *U.S. Army* Delays Ground Combat Vehicle – Defense News
September 4, 2010 – Granted these vehicles have a serious lead-time (7 years), but wouldn’t it ...
Military News you may have missed – September 1, 2010
- to learn more about suicide prevention – NEVER LEAVE A MARINE *…*
August 28, 2010 – There is help out there. Let’s make sure our brave heroes have the best medical care possible.
- Privatising war
August 27, 2010 – Quite a thoughtful article on the risks of ceding effective control of our US military to private contractors. It is often simply question of loyalty and integrity vs. ...
Military News you may have missed – August 22, 2010
- And I Thought U.S. *Military Procurement* Was Slow
August 21, 2010 – Looks like our British allies have been afflicted by the same military procurement virus that has devastated the US military procurement system. Is there anyone we can fully trust?
- Northrop Grumman wins $300 million contract from *US Army*
August 21, 2010 – Significant upgrade in communications security for our ...
Brain Trauma Injuries and A.L.S.
In a paper released this week, there are new indications that brain trauma injuries may mimic many of the symptoms of Lou Gehrig’s disease. In an news article published August 18th by the New York Times entitled Brain Trauma Injury can mimic A.L.S., NYT’s reporter Alan Schwartz indicates that A.L.S. or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly referred to as Lew Gehrig’s Disease may have been triggered by concussions and other traumatic head injuries.
According to the New York Times report, ...
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- *US* Marine Corps must redefine mission: Gates
August 14, 2010 – Not sure it makes a lot of sense for the Marine Corps to redefine their mission. Isn’t that the responsibility of the Secreatry of Defense in consultation with the other military service components, Congress and other govenment Departments and agencies?
- Fallen Heroes: Army Spc. Faith R. Hinkley
August 14, 2010 – Excellent point. Despite the wind-down ...
Military News you may have missed – August 8, 2010
- BAE Systems Displays Ultra Lightweight Warrior (ULW) Infantry *…*
August 7, 2010 – The development and deployment of light and effective body armor is to be applauded. Nevertheless, considering the US Army’s and DoD’s shoddy test procedures and questionable contract awards as documented in GAO studies, we are hopeful that all new military protective gear is properly tested and its suppliers vetted.
- A Sergeant’s ...
Military News Items You May Have Missed – July 31, 2010
- Google Alerts – body armor – Former *Body*-*Armor* Executive on Trial for Fraud – Blogrunner
July 27, 2010 – This long trial is finally drawing to a close. It is sad to think that body armor used by the majority of our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq have been supplied by a company run by Mr. Brooks. Point Blank Armor is now in Chapter 11. Can’t we do better for our troops?
- Google Alerts – military ...
BAE Helmet Sensor Contract a Step in the Right Direction
BAE Systems has received an initial order of $17 million from the U.S. Army for Headborne Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Systems (“HEADS”) to help address combat-related traumatic brain injuries(“TBI”), which according to many medical professionals are becoming a signature injury of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. BAE is one of two military contractors who has received such a contract with a maximum contract award value of $105 million.
According to the news release, the HEAD’s sensor system is “designed to better monitor soldiers ...
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