WILMINGTON, Del.— Between live rounds, mortars, and Improvised Explosive Devices no one can predict the outcome of combat. Since the U.S. Marine Corps adopted the synthetic fiber Kevlar, Marines have been closer to safety than ever before. Kevlar-lined jackets and helmets have saved a Marine from stray bullets on countless occasions. This anti-ballistic innovation has maneuvered into every Marine’s regime and continues to be used during annual rifle qualification and training exercises. This raises the question; where did the life-saving design originate? (USMC photo by Cpl. Erik Villagran)
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