DT just received an update on the iPod armor story. I can’t vouch for the authenticity of the post, but thought I’d pass it along anyway since many of you have asked about Apple’s follow-up, etc.
The iPod was how Kevin Garrad found out he was shot. This is the real story.
Kevin said he got into the fight with the insurgent and afterwards he did not know he was even shot. He said he returned to his bunk after the patrol, put on his earbuds and began to clean his weapon.
He said: you get into a ritual out there.
No music came on. He dug around in the pockets where he kept the iPod and pulled out the twisted hunk of metal that is in the pictures. He said that was how he found out that he had been shot during the fight. He was happy that his armor worked.
He said the upgraded armor he was wearing could stop the AK-47 round. It was not the newest armor that is in Iraq now, but it was an upgrade. This was his second iPod that he had brought to Iraq. The first had been damaged earlier and the store would not replace it, even with the additional warranty he purchased.
The pictures are what happens when an AK-47 bullet hits an iPod.
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– Christian
I hear you Chuck, and agree. Until you have shed blood, sweat, and tears on the battlefield.… well if you don’t know the rest, you having been there. Remember BOOT on the island CHUCK. Sig vis packum parabellum
As an Army Retired 1sg, I thank personnaly every serviceman & woman who are serving in our Armed Forces. If the Democrats had been in power during WWII we would all be speaking a different language, If the Democrats win the Battle In Iraq & Afganastan the World is in Serious Trouble.
The Democratic Party Today reminds me of the Jane Fonda who betrayed our troops and should have been
sent to prison for Treason
Politics is once again driving the military “ala Vietnam”, current administration is no different than Congress in this dog fight! We got the mission, give us 100% of your support plus some and get the hell out of the way. We’ll call when we’re finished and it won’t take years
Where Are our leaders of yesterday? If you kill one of my men your Villiage Or Town will come Down,Down accidently on purpose (woops. The Democrats are like Jane Fonda. A Traitor to out Country O.CallahanUS Army Ret’d
To Roger,
You conveniently narrow down our presence in Iraq to a polical debate between two parties. Look at the gas pumps and see the real reason behind our presence there.
I was paying $1.39 to get me and my life to Tampa when I was mobilized in 2002 to help find nuclear weapons in Sadam’s Iraq. Now what do you pay for you gas? I am over seas, so I don’t know, but over here the base charges me $3.45 a gallon.
You just keep conveniently thinking the Republican party is going to keep America’s dignity and integrity in tact while they encourage America’s best to die for their portfolios. I hope you’re not in charge of anything, or more important, anyone.
Your bother in arms.
“If the Democrats had been in power during WWII we would all be speaking a different language, If the Democrats win the Battle In Iraq & Afganastan the World is in Serious Trouble.
The Democratic Party Today reminds me of the Jane Fonda who betrayed our troops and should have been
sent to prison for Treason“
dude, the democrats were in power during WWII…his name was FDR.…remember? served 4 terms? polio? seriously, learn something about who you obviously hate, before you start to hate them…by showing such disrespect towards other members of your own country you give other republicans (or whatever you are) a very bad name.
Yes the Democrats were in charge during WWII; however, it was a much stronger, more nationalistic party then. As regards the gentleman’s impression of Jane Fonda, I completely concur with his assessment. I am a Vietnam veteran and “Hanoi Jane” should still be in prison!
you guys are all gay, talkoin about democrats and republicans, this is about how a guy got saved by his ipod. get your own page for all of your gay arguments. with all of that aside, i just wanna say that i hope that guy stays strong and keep up the good work!!! we’re all thinkin about u guys
I’m an old salt, so my comment must begin with, “this is no shit”, seeing that ipod photo jarred loose a memory of seeing something similar. While in triage at 3rd Field Army Hostpital in Saigon, the guy next to me pulled out a Ronson Lighter, that had taken a bullet for him as well…priorites change with the generation…we couldn’t wait to smoke our next cigarette, while now they can’t wait to hear their next tune.
Semper Paratus
Similar thing happened to my step-dad in Vietnam. He was in the Army and just bought a new camera. While it was in his breast pocket the camera took a bullet and stopped it. I seen the camera and it’s amazing.
The camera saved his life but he was mad because he had just bought it. (Don’t look for a modern day plastic digital camera to do the same thing).
that’s flipping awesome man! i think i’ll do the same thing, or something like it.
Ok this is pointed twords Gary for saying the goverment is looking at everythintg they get from the library BS my mom also lives in Naperville, IL and im 100% sure that if anything like this was going on she would know about it. I call BS on that and just wanted to let you know
honestly.…..i really doubt an ipod will stop a 7.62mm round. if it can then maybe we should all be wearing giant ipods for body armor! instead of I.B.A. it would be I.P.A. (i-pod-armor).
He’s not saying th ipod stopped the bullet. The Ipod was outside of his IBA. The round went throuhg the IPOD and the IBA stopped the bullet
After reading about iPOD armor, I
This is for Matthew who believes that everyone is ignorant but him. The Patriot Act is far more overreaching than is necessary. To suspend Habeas Corpus is to allow our government to become the KGB. To be held anywhere without access to an attorney is unlawful and immoral. Wake up kid. Getting back to the iPod, which this blog was meant to be about. I’ve heard similar stories from other wars. My question is — who is the store or manufacturer that refused to replace our brother’s first iPod. I would like to boycott those SOB’s. It’s amazing how people can turn their backs on our combat veterans even while they are still in hot zones. How can those creeps sleep at night?
All you people out there stop hating the thing stopped him from getting hurt. He is able to get back home to his loved one. S o you should be glad he is still safe.
I want to boycott the store that will not replace the ipod. What store is it?
whan we get deployed, I’m getting all my soldiers ipods
I’m gonna get one for Afghanistan.. Boycot the store. Probably Target… ( French Bstrds)
Suspending Hapeus Corpus is allowed in the constistution„ Art 1 Sec 9..
THE ARMY SHOULD LOOK INTO GETTING GIANT IPODS TO REPLACE THE SAPI PLATES IT WOULD BE SO MUCH LIGHTER AND COMES WITH ALL THE IPOD JOYS
yeah he should def get a new one for free.
its a good thing he didnt die b/c we have lost too many soldiers out there
that’s God’s work!!!
it is nice to know that the ipod saved his life and that’s God’s work. Shame on apple company, he purchase a warranty and still doesn’t replace what a greedy company.
i am glad it was not made by dell because dell sucks
he should have gotten a new one warranty or no warranty. he’s out there fighting
With all the money the Apple Company makes, you would think they would honor their warranties, especially to a soldier who is risking his life for America!
if you say you have a “warranty” that replaces the object in which you sell such as the iPod. hold up to it.. because the soldiers that these go to go to people who dont have a warranty on their life. people cant be replaced, these technological advancements can!
I am so glad your ipod save your life. Take care, and please know there are millions of folks at home praying for you guys, especially for a safe return home to the USA and we DO appreciate what you are doing!!! You are protecting your loved ones and folks like me. Our country is safe because of you men! You are our best and I hope you know we love you! God bless you!
Grandma Claudette
I’m getting my husband one…