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Close call
A soldier saved from sniper fire by a small arms protective insert (SAPI) plate shows the wound he received.
Narrow escape
A soldier struck in the torso by fire shows where on the ceramic SAPI insert he was struck, escaping with his life.
Life-saving gear
A bandaged head and damaged helmet are the only lasting effects of this soldier’s run-in with enemy fire.

By John Carruthers, staff writer, October 01, 2012

Douglas J. Pugliese, MD, MPH, provided the photos above to show how better equipment is saving soldiers' lives. Read more in this month's feature on military dermatology.

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