Serving the Military

Above are examples of damaging noise levels encountered in military environments. Since 1977, the Veterans Benefits Administration has received claims on nearly 400,000 hearing loss disability cases totaling $7 billon. Your service in the military can present your hearing system with noise levels that require hearing protection to avoid joining the ranks of those who have suffered hearing loss disability as a result of their service.

Serving in the military and exposure to loud noise go hand-in-hand. What you might not know is just how damaging that noise can be. Prolonged exposure to noise over 90 decibels (dB) can result in permanent, irreparable hearing loss. A one-time exposure - no matter how brief - to 120 dB or more can do the same. Just once, and your hearing could be seriously damaged.

Leave your ears unprotected and the day may come when you won't hear your grandchildren, when watching television or listening to music is a chore, or when you have trouble understanding your friends and family.

Unfortunately, protecting your hearing is not as easy as you think. Generic foam earplugs can be uncomfortable and must be inserted perfectly - “every time” - to provide the advertised level of protection. Traditional muff-style headsets are hot, bulky and often impractical. Other earplugs can come loose during activity. And if you have to communicate effectively while still blocking harmful noise, ordinary earplugs simply won't work. The fact is, there is only one way to protect your hearing effectively and comfortably -- custom-fit earpieces from Westone.