‘Common sense’: Bipartisan push for better-fitting female body armor for troops

By Zach Halaschak

Published January 31, 2020 3:13pm ET

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‘Common sense’: Bipartisan push for better-fitting female body armor for troops — Sgt. Bobbie Crawford removes her new body armor after training on a firing range on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in Fort Campbell, Ky. Female soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division are field testing the first Army body armor designed to fit women's physiques in preparation for their deployment to Afghanistan this fall. | (Mark Humphrey/AP)

Two bipartisan bills in the House and the Senate would improve the fit of body armor for female troops and require a report on injuries from poorly fitting armor.

The legislation is in response to reports that there is an increased need for personal protective equipment for women in the armed forces, according to Military.com.

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