Army Late Delivering Body Armor

From Military.com - News Headlines:

ARLINGTON, Va.-- The Army is late in delivering newer, lighter body armor to soldiers downrange. In April, an official with Program Executive Officer Soldier (PEO Soldier) said that soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan would begin to receive the Improved Outer Tactical Vests that month. "The Army will begin fielding the IOTV April 07 as directed by [Headquarters, Department of the Army/ Army Central Command]," said Steven Pinter in an e-mailed response to questions to Stars and Stripes last month.

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