[Riley]

Though the accoutrements and garb look bizarre to Western eyes, they are, in a sense, variations on the camouflage uniforms and face paint American soldiers use to bolster their sense of invisibility (and, therefore, immunity) during combat. Since flak jackets or infrared goggles aren't available to the destitute Liberian fighters, they opt for evening gowns and frilly blouses.

I guess Slate couldn't get a former grunt to fact-check for them.

[Oorang]

Okay, you lost me. Since I'm not a "former grunt" fill me in, please. Thanks.