[HiTech RedNeck]

Close call but not “near death experience.” Koenig was not even knocked out. Might have suffered an Excedrin headache for a few hours though.

[marktwain]

Kudos the the military industrial complex that researched funded, produced, and deployed his helmet!

[wastedyears]

So what could have happened that this man is alive? Very poorly made bullet? Bad powder?

[Guyin4Os]

Thank God and kevlar!

[2banana]

The Supply Sergeant will charge him for a new one for not properly caring for his equipment...:-)

[marktwain]

Here is a description of the Marine’s helmet, as found online:

“The LWH received Milestone C approval in May 2003. Initial operational capability was scheduled for the second quarter of FY 2004 and full operational capability for the first quarter of FY 2009. Production of 200,000+ helmets for Marines started in the June 2003. The helmet's shell is shaped like the older version, but new materials bring a 6 percent improvement in fragmentation protection and the ability to stop a direct hit from a 9mm round. A medium-size PASGT helmet weighs 3.6 pounds as compared to medium LWH’s 3.05 pounds.”