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'Xena: Warrior Princess' Body Armor Being Developed by US Military
In an effort to help female soldiers on the front lines, the U.S. military is working on producing body armor that mimics armor worn by the famous television star Lucy Lawless on "Xena: Warrior Princess." Military officials hope the new armor will give them greater protection on the battlefield.
The idea to change body armor for female combatants was spurred after reports surfaced in 2009 that women operating with the famed 101st Airborne Division raised concerns about the combat gear that they were issued in terms of fit, protection and comfort.
The body armor didn't fit well, causing problems for female combatants and making a difficult and important job that much harder.
"It rubbed on the hips, and the vests were too long in the front, so that when you had female soldiers climbing stairs or climbing up a hill or a tree, or sitting for a long time in a vehicle, that would create pressure points that in some instances could impact blood flow and cause some discomfort," Lt. Col. Frank Lozano, who develops female body armor, told Yahoo.
In an effort to help female soldiers on the front lines, the U.S. military is working on producing body armor that mimics armor worn by the famous television star Lucy Lawless on "Xena: Warrior Princess." Military officials hope the new armor will give them greater protection on the battlefield.
The idea to change body armor for female combatants was spurred after reports surfaced in 2009 that women operating with the famed 101st Airborne Division raised concerns about the combat gear that they were issued in terms of fit, protection and comfort.
The body armor didn't fit well, causing problems for female combatants and making a difficult and important job that much harder.
"It rubbed on the hips, and the vests were too long in the front, so that when you had female soldiers climbing stairs or climbing up a hill or a tree, or sitting for a long time in a vehicle, that would create pressure points that in some instances could impact blood flow and cause some discomfort," Lt. Col. Frank Lozano, who develops female body armor, told Yahoo.
