Col. Dean Hoffman (right), project manager of Soldier

Col. Dean Hoffman (right), project manager of Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment at the Program Executive Office Soldier, presents 1st Lt. Jeffrey Meek (left), a Wilmette, Ill., native and platoon leader with the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division with the advanced combat helmet that saved his life earlier in his career, Nov. 13 at Fort Hood, Texas. After the helmet went through forensics and testing, the PEO Soldier offered it to Meek to demonstrate the Army's support and confidence in the equipment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division)