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Secretary of the Army John McHugh observes one of the tests used to determine fire-resistant properties of textiles during a visit to the Ouellette Thermal Test Facility, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Mass., March 15, 2012. Tests such as this have contributed to the development of improved clothing and individual equipment to protect soldiers. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez

Army secretary sees science behind the soldier at Natick labs

Secretary of the Army John McHugh observes one of the tests used to determine fire-resistant properties of textiles during a visit to the Ouellette Thermal Test Facility, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Mass., March 15, 2012. Tests such as this have contributed to the development of improved clothing and individual equipment to protect soldiers. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez

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