Lockheed Exoskeleton Gives Troops A Leg Up, Literally

Lockheed Exoskeleton Gives Troops A Leg Up, Literally
Lockheed Exoskeleton Gives Troops A Leg Up, Literally

It is not Iron Man. It isn’t even Iron Fist. Lockheed Martin’s newest exoskeleton is more like Iron Leg. But for a soldier humping his weapons, ammo and body armor up a mountain in Afghanistan or a high-rise building in a future urban battle, a device to take the load off would be welcome. And, unlike…

Ciao, Sergeant York! Pass The Focaccia! Prego.

Ciao, Sergeant York! Pass The Focaccia! Prego.
Ciao, Sergeant York! Pass The Focaccia! Prego.

WASHINGTON: The military should soon deploy a new weapon in its efforts to keep troops fit and fed: foccaccia. That’s right, those tough folks who can live on snakes and water may soon get their hands on a Meal Ready To Eat filled with a pretty tasty Italian delicacy covered in Italian herbs and a…