Fine Military Dining

When I think about military rations, the first thing that comes to mind are floating, rotating, non-descript brown boxes that you collect in Metal Gear Solid for increasing health. While testing for the National Guard here at the Yakima Training Center, I've gotten the opportunity to try an MRE or Meal, Ready to Eat ration. I tried some of the Pork Rib MRE, which is Meal Number 2 of 24 for the 2008 Menu - sounds like a trading card. Here's what was in the MRE:

• 1 Pork Rib
• 1 Clam Chowder
• 2 Wheat Snack Bread
• 1 Oatmeal Cookie
• 1 CHO Electrolyte Beverage (Like Gatorade Mix)
• 1 Packet of Cheese Spread
• 1 Packet of Steak Sauce
• 1 Accessory Packet A (Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Salt, Chewing Gum, Matches, Toilet Tissue, Towelette)
• 1 Spoon
• 1 Flameless Heater
• 1 Hot Beverage Bag

The flameless ration heater is great, you add a little water to the pouch and in seconds it begins to steam. Stick the heater next to the food pouches and you've got cooked food in minutes. The food tastes doesn't taste too bad, definitely better and more filling than a Lunchables. Check out www.mreinfo.com to look more into MRE's.



Must look for a HOOAH! Bar: