Our Studly Cadre of Fighting Men
Concerned about the mettle of our Army personnel? Worry no more:
The Army is retrofitting 1 million uniforms to bolster pants that have been tearing during the rigors of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.I'm sure that the PR folks at the Army had to provide that last sentence - I think we all know what the real problem is.Soldiers in Iraq began reporting "crotch durability problems" with their combat uniforms in July 2005, according to the Army. Jumping into Humvees, hopping from helicopters and scrambling after insurgents have popped inseams on the baggy pants.