At this very moment the military is fighting for our freedom abroad. These brave soldiers go out every day risking their lives for us. This is not a safe job: numerous accidents put these people in danger, but there is one way chemistry has helped protect those at war. This is thanks to the invention of the bulletproof vest. This vest can prevent bullets from entering someone's body leaving only bruises. Somewhere else in the world a fire is burning a house with people inside. The firefighters will be called to put out the fire and help these innocent people. The equipment they wear helps protect them from serious burns and injuries while allowing them to do their jobs. The bulletproof vest and firefighter uniform cannot be made except from a material called Kevlar. Kevlar is an invention used in everyday life. It has been produced in gloves, clothing, bicycle helmets, batting gloves, face masks, canoes, kayaks, golf clubs; the list goes on and on. In my opinion Kevlar is important not only for recreational use, but also for the protection of loved ones, keeping us safe from harm. Without the use of chemistry Kevlar would never have been invented, leaving the world in a much sadder place. Let's further enrich our minds on a small piece of chemistry that would change the way we live our lives. Before the invention of body armor, the only real protection available against firearms were walls or natural barriers such as rocks, trees, and ditches. People couldn't just jump straight into a fight like you see today. They would have to hide from the enemy or die. Today we see exactly the opposite. The first body armor made in the United States was made of silk. The project gained attention after the assassination...... middle of paper......protects people out of harm's way. Chemistry has not only fueled our daily lives in this small aspect, but in millions of different ways. Even though I don't particularly like the field of chemistry, I am extremely grateful that some people out there do. My article, which focuses on the use of a material that is saving lives right now, is a great example of how chemistry works to our advantage. Chemistry has helped families stay intact, people come together, and life be much simpler. The correlation between chemistry and technology has made our lives better. Without this correlation I don't know what we would be like. Would we still walk everywhere? Or would we still not have electricity? Would people still exist? These are not unanswered questions. We see the answers around us every day through discoveries in chemistry.