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    Moisture wicking t-shirts

    TAQADDUM, IRAQ

    04.13.2006

    Photo by Sgt. Stephen Holt 

    1st Marine Logistics Group

    In an effort to stay cool while putting the finishing touches on a roof , Staff Sgt. Jonathan B. McClary, a combat engineer, wears a polyester T-shirt with moisture wicking technology. Moisture wicking materials are a great way to stay cool during hot days, however, commanders have banned wearing these types of shirts during combat operations. Commanders are concerned because fabrics will melt to the skin of servicemembers when exposed to extreme heat or flames, commonly encountered during roadside bomb attacks. Currently, wearing polyester materials, which includes some types of Marine Corps issued clothing and undershirts, off forward operating bases in Iraq is prohibited because of the burn hazard.

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    Date Taken: 04.13.2006
    Date Posted: 04.14.2006 08:10
    Photo ID: 18165
    Resolution: 1950x2522
    Size: 326.38 KB
    Location: TAQADDUM, IQ

    Web Views: 122
    Downloads: 20

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