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- [Narrator] American
war fighters are trained

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to carry out their
mission across the globe,

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sometimes in extreme environments
that require protection

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from chemical, biological,
radiological and nuclear hazards.

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However, that protection comes
with a threat of its own.

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The impermeable protective
suits war fighters wear

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can retain body heat

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and make them vulnerable
to thermal injuries,

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reducing mission effectiveness
and impacting unit readiness.

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But new advancements in
wearable technologies

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can protect war fighters
from heat-related injuries,

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even in the most extreme conditions.

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Learn about how the Defense
Threat Reduction Agency's

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Chemical and Biological
Technologies Department

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supported industry researchers

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in developing the personal
thermal management system

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in the November issue
of "JSTO in the News."

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