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Retired Navy doctor's nonprofit helps troops upgrade helmets for better comfort, safety

By LINDSAY WISE
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Dec. 4, 2010, 7:33AM

When Bob Meaders found out in 2004 that his grandson's Marine rifle team had been issued helmets without shock-absorbent pads, the retired Navy doctor was appalled.

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