Spurn the Burn

The Air Force is in the final stages of development on a uniform that could buy battlefield Airman precious seconds to escape a fiery death or life-changing injuries. (photos by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Hannen/digital composite by David M. Stack)

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'HOT' PRIORITY

Published Aug. 31, 2008
By Retired Master Sgt. Ernie Esquivel

Via e-mail -- It's about time they're getting fire-resistant uniforms for all Airmen and not just the pilots ("Spurn the Burn," May/June 2008 issue, page 4). I'm glad pilots have this added protection, but all Airmen should have had this extra safety feature in their uniforms a long time ago.