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As some of you know, in 2006 NPR asked me to do a piece for This I Believe. When the compilation book came out my essay was selected for the book. Last night I did my first public reading and got to give out my first autograph. This is the video of my reading.
As some of you know, in 2006 NPR asked me to do a piece for This I Believe. When the compilation book came out my essay was selected for the book. Last night I did my first public reading and got to give out my first autograph. This is the video of my reading.
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Congratulations! I just read your essay and wrote about it for an AP English assignment. Thank you for your words and your service.
Tests were conducted on both the Interceptor body armor jacket made from David H. Brooks
and DHB industries Inc and the newer “Dragon Skin” body armor jacket model made by Pinnacle Armor Inc. The chief executive officer of Pinnacle was present during the ballistic tests and supervised the tests to ensure the proper testing. Both vests went through vigorous tests to make sure that these jackets would protect our soldiers in the line of fire. First the jackets were X-rayed and analyzed and then had to undergo a series of live fire tests which included room temperature tests, harsh environment tests, and durability and drop tests. Out of the eight Pinnacle vests that were tested, four of them failed the ballistic tests. Thirteen rounds penetrated through the vests within the first or second shot obviously failing the tests. The tests were continued to ensure that both vests were properly tested. Both vests were also subjected to various temperatures, from minus 25º F to 120º F. These tests caused the adhesive holding on the Dragon Skin’s protective discs to fail causing them to gather at the bottom of the vest, leaving unprotected gaps in the jackets.
On May 17, 2007, a news reporter for NBC challenged the Army’s use of the Interceptor body armor jacket made from David H. Brooks and DHB Industries vs. the newer “Dragon Skin” body armor jackets that were developed by Pinnacle Armor Inc. NBC accused the Pentagon of sending substandard bullet proof vests to the soldiers when they could have sent them better body armor. NBC was suggesting that the United States of America is sending our soldiers into harm’s way and putting our soldier’s lives at risk.
NBC was claiming that there was a conspiracy against the Dragon Skin body armor from Pinnacle Armor and that the Dragon Skin was more superior then the Interceptor. They believed that the government was more interested in funding than the safety of our soldiers. They have also claimed that the United States Army manipulated tests on the Dragon Skin body armor jackets to cover up the vest’s true capabilities and to ensure success with the Interceptor product line.
The government responded very quickly to the false investigative report stating that our soldiers were not being properly protected in battle and that the military is more interested in money than they are in the safety of our soldiers. Because of the serious nature of these claims made by NBC and Pinnacle Armor Inc, a congressional hearing was scheduled to verify the facts and bring light to the truth of this matter. At the hearing, Pinnacle Armor Inc was unable to offer any evidence to back up the allegations made by NBC and Pinnacle Armor Inc.
The United States of America will continue to defend the Interceptor body armor jacket made by David H. Brooks
and put the lives of our brave soldiers before the thought of profit. Our soldiers and the families of our soldiers need to be confident in the United States. Our soldiers are equipped with the best protection in the world.
Greetings,
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in particular are at risk are because of asbestos's cheap cost and ability to shield both heat and fire. It was a very
sought after building material by the military and was used for insulation in both military buildings and ships. Many
members of the military may have been exposed to asbestos in military buildings, including mess halls and barracks.
Those who traveled and fought abroad may have been exposed on naval vessels, an area of the military that saw a high
demand for asbestos use. Although the military discontinued use of asbestos in new construction in 1970, there may be
several veterans out there who were exposed and may not even know it. With your help, we can spread the information so
that anyone who has served our country can find the help that they need if they think they may be suffering from Mesothelioma.
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In any event, I thank you for your service to our great country.
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