Over the years the United States military has been involved in developing some extraordinary technology. Whether it be for the betterment of their troops’ health and safety, or simply to make life on the front lines more bearable, there are few things that Uncle Sam would not do for those who are willing to make the biggest sacrifice of all for the freedom of their great country.
Inevitably, tech originally intended for military use has found its way into the consumer market. Sometimes it was purely by accident – other times, entirely by design. It may be obvious that some of the following products were initially intended for military use, likewise, a few of them may come as a bit of a surprise.