{"id":34128,"date":"2020-06-18T15:45:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T15:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/06\/18\/better-fitting-body-armor-for-female-airmen-on-the-way\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:01:31","slug":"better-fitting-body-armor-for-female-airmen-on-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/airforcetimes\/news\/your-air-force\/2020\/06\/18\/better-fitting-body-armor-for-female-airmen-on-the-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Better-fitting body armor for female airmen on the way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Air Force has awarded a contract to begin producing and developing improved body armor for women<\/a>, which will fit better and provide more protection for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first deliveries of the new armor are expected to come this fall, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center said in a Wednesday release. It will be worn by women serving as security forces airmen<\/a>, as well as female airmen whose jobs require them to operate in combat, contingency operations and other dangerous situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new armor will be specifically fitted to women\u2019s bodies<\/a>, to prevent them from being exposed to risks by poorly fitting body armor designed for men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur female airmen had gaps due to poor fitment issues,\u201d said Maj. Sally Rodriguez, program manager for the center\u2019s Female Fitment Program Office. \u201cThe new gear fits properly, which improves protection and offers better comfort for gear that has to be worn in difficult environments and conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t