210421-D-AE587-1040_800Px (IMAGE) Naval Postgraduate School Caption U.S. Navy Lt. Mitchell Kempisty has invented a fire-retardant material backing for nametags and other patches worn on military clothing that hold up to the rigors of daily work. He accomplished the research using his own resources and time while a student in the Space Systems Engineering program. Credit U.S. Navy photo by Javier Chagoya. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.