Women Worry About Body Armor In New Combat Roles

Women worry about body armor in new combat roles - Juana Summers - POLITICO.com:

 "For women headed to newly opened combat roles, there’s this very practical consideration: body armor.
California Rep. Loretta Sanchez, a Democratic member of the Armed Services Committee and founder of the Women in the Military Caucus, said last week during a subcommittee hearing that she is concerned that women — now that they can serve in combat — will be encumbered by ill-fitting body armor designed for men."

Recommended reading (my post):

Women in Combat: Be Careful What You Wish For