US Army Tests New Paratrooper Flotation Device 1 minute read
Soldiers from the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Special Forces Group have participated in the final trial of a new device designed to save the lives of paratroopers landing in water.
Dubbed the Parachutist Flotation Device (PFD), the new equipment has flotation bladders that can be inflated through an oral inflation tube or a carbon dioxide gas cylinder to keep soldiers afloat upon landing.
According to Senior Mechanical Engineer
Dan Shedd, the device is a lifesaver for troopers in combat near bodies of water. “In real-world scenarios, this critical time allows recovery teams to locate and extract jumpers in the event of a water landing,” he said in a press release.
Houston s COVID-19 vaccine strategy shifts from mega sites to smaller clinics in underserved communities
Many people waiting for the shot aren t able to get to busy mega sites. With 9,000 doses coming each week, the city is pushing them out into underserved communities. Author: David Gonzalez (KHOU), KHOU 11 Staff Published: 7:05 PM CST February 6, 2021 Updated: 7:05 PM CST February 6, 2021
HOUSTON For the second week, Houston has opted to distribute its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines through smaller sites throughout the city instead of hosting mega sites. Mass distribution sites are good for numbers. Make your numbers look good. But when it comes to the people who are disproportionately impacted, they’re not good for equity, said Houston mayor Sylvester Turner.