The M1917, used from 1917-1936, was the first combat helmet issued to American military personnel. David Miller, Division of Armed Forces History, NMAH The M1917 is made of a manganese steel alloy.

Although soldiers have been wearing head protection since at least the 26th century BCE, the modern military helmet is a fully 20th century invention. And it's been a rapid evolution. Growing from ...

The May 20th Military Invention Day event at the National Museum of American History showcases 100 years of helmets and how they went from stopping flying dirt and rockets to a 7.62x39 bullet.

Dive into the fascinating evolution of military helmets! Discover how advancements like the PSH-77 titanium helmet transformed soldier protection during the Soviet-Afghan War.

American troops finally got a break from the longtime heavyweight standard-bearer of helmets in the late 1980s, when they were replaced with modern, lighter-weight kevlar ones.

U.S. Army officials will soon begin fielding a new combat helmet designed to give soldiers 100 percent greater ... US Military's Attempt to Retain Strategic Land for Training Runs Into Native ...

The U.S. military changes its uniforms every so often. Whenever this happens, servicemembers must go out and draw or purchase new gear, including everything from new boots to new military helmet ...

The American military was more concerned with fragments, based on their vast experience in their global activities. Law enforcement agencies or police forces which are dealing with criminal activities ...