Want to really help the troops? Here's a place to donate to a good

[sinkingfeeling]

cause.
http://www.operation-helmet.org/

<snip> The helmets currently in use by the Marines as well as those projected for the future are engineered to protect against 'ballistics' (bullets) and have only fair protection from blast forces and fragment impacts from IED's and other types of newly appreciated combat dangers. Both the old PASGT and new Marine helmets depend on a strap suspension system to 'float' the helmet over the head to maintain helmet/cranium separation. A shock-absorbing pad suspension system is far superior in providing helmet/cranium separation ('standoff') and protection from blast waves and fragments. The shock-absorbing pad systems area available commercially for just under $100.00 each!

The Marine Combat Equipment Team tells me they have a limited budget and can't afford to retrofit all the existing PASGT helmets (cost $99.06 per kit), while at the same time purchasing the new LW helmets. It was my decision to act, rather than just write letters to Congressmen. The troops need this protection right now, not when the rather cumbersome Governmental process deems.

[uppityperson]

1. k& r

[Gabi Hayes]

2. anyplace to donate to the families of the people our brave soldiers

are killing every day, in the name of our glorious leader?

just curious