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High tech garments to cool troops in scorching Baghdad
As heat tops 115 degrees in Baghdad, the Army tests cooling vests to extend mission time. Interceptor Vest airflows and the Body Ventilation System aim to reduce heat stress, but weigh and battery issues spark mixed reactions. Soldiers value water and ice packs while trials continue.
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Natick Labs
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