I took this picture of some of my gear using my front porch as my scenery. I have two combat helmets up there, the one on the left is what I was initially issued when I joined the Marine Corps, and the other on the right is one I was issued 3 years later. They may look almost identical, but they are a great example of the advancement of military technology. The one on the right is the Lightweight Helmet, and just as it names invokes, it is much lighter and just as strong as the thicker, heavier PASGT helmet on the left. The lightweight helmet is designed to reduce strain on the neck and is better padded on the inside. From personal experience, it is much easier to turn my head in the lightweight helmet then in the PASGT helmet. The PASGT helmet just feels like a heavy weight on my head. Below the helmets, is my Interceptor Body Armor, which is the body armor being phased out right now. I have worn the newest body armor, the Modular Tactical Vest (MTV), and it is much more comfortable and provides more protection.
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The Interceptor Vest
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This may be a little harder to interpret in regards to Military Technology, but it is very relevant. It is a picture of my laptop with the program Skype pulled up. It is a program where you can do free video chatting and/or phone calls (for a small montly fee). I included this picture because this is an invaluable tool to communicate back home when you are away. Being able to talk with family and friends back home really is good for your mind and morale, which makes you a more effective at your job.
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