My cousin was cold at night and the Army wouldn't even give out more blankets to our soldiers...his Dad had to send him some.
It is ridiculous that our men and women don't have what they need to stay alive or make their existence a little more comfortable.
I hate to think that our soldiers can't even lie down at night and stay warm with the little rest they have.
I have the worst Representatives in the world. They will only "support the troops" if it lines their own greedy pockets.
It is a wonderful gesture and I know many organizations were getting in on funding helmets, flak jackets, etc for the troops...but the Army said "No more". One has to ask themselves why the President and Secret Service wear better protective equipment than our troops...but that is a subject for another day.
Here is the link:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-03-30-bodyarmor_x.htm>>>>snip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Soldiers will no longer be allowed to wear body armor other than the protective gear issued by the military, Army officials said Thursday, the latest twist in a running battle over the equipment the Pentagon gives its troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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"We know of no reason the Army may have to justify this action," Neal said. "On the surface this looks to be another of many attempts by the Army to cover up the billions of dollars spent on ineffective body armor systems which they continue to try quick fixes on to no avail."
The move was a rare one by the Army. Spoehr said he doesn't recall any similar bans on personal armor or devices. The directives are most often issued when there are problems with aircraft or other large equipment.
Veterans groups immediately denounced the decision.