Food Archives - Task & Purpose

By Haley Britzky Mar 3, 2021

News

The National Guard is getting roasted which is more than we can say for the food soldiers are getting at the Capitol

"Badly undercooked, raw, moldy” meals do not sound appetizing.

By Haley Britzky Nov 25, 2020

Mandatory Fun

We found the Army’s official pumpkin pie recipe and it’s actually not bad

I should have called Robert Irvine.

By Pam Kragen, The San Diego Union-Tribune Nov 5, 2020

News

Meet the deaf and blind chef who just landed his dream job at a Marine base

"He fit right in and is doing a fantastic job."

By David Roza Nov 4, 2020

Reviews

Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe

“Being a native Texan, my favorite barbeque is obviously Texas brisket, cooked low and slow"

By Mark Weiner, Syracuse Media Group Dec 11, 2019

News

All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker

Forking amazing

By Heather Sweeney, Military.com Nov 8, 2019

Veterans Benefits

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

The real reason you signed up, right?

By David Roza Oct 29, 2019

popular

Paul Rudd is now the face of the Pentagon’s Baskin-Robbins for a very good reason

Baskin-Robbins always finds out

By Susan Christian Goulding, The Orange County Register Feb 18, 2019

popular

A World War II veteran picked up a $1,500 tab for military families at his local Chick-fil-A

World War II veteran Edmund Rusinek turns 92 years old in a few days. To mark that milestone, he treated himself to a rather extravagant gift – the honor of...

By James Clark Nov 29, 2018

Mandatory Fun

Chick-Fil-A Gave This World War II Veteran Free Food For Life

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By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Oct 27, 2018

Analysis

Why The Army Wants To Keep Hamburgers For Returning Fort Carson Soldiers A Secret

There’s an old saying that “no good deed goes unpunished.” Whoever penned that line may work at Fort Carson, which … Continued

By Jared Keller Sep 6, 2018

Lifestyle

Watch Troops In Afghanistan Try The MRE Pizza For The First Time

The Army won't field its much-anticipated Meal, Ready to Eat pizza until 2019, but a few soldiers deployed to Afghanistan managed to … Continued

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Aug 1, 2018

Lifestyle

The Army Is Delivering Pizza MREs Sooner Than Expected — With Sides!

For all those troops who get the munchies in a war zone, the Army is about to deliver. After years … Continued

By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 1, 2018

Health & Fitness

The Pizza MRE Is Headed Downrange Sooner Than You Think

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. The pepperoni … Continued

By Paul Szoldra Mar 19, 2018

Code Red News

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years

Hey bro, did you hear about that new pizza joint a couple blocks from the gate? Dude, it's awesome. They … Continued

By Jared Keller Mar 2, 2018

Health & Fitness

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide

There are few foodstuffs more American than the good old-fashioned MRE, that bland, tasteless swill meticulously engineered by the eggheads … Continued

By Francis Horton Nov 10, 2017

Humor

The T&P Veterans Day Guide To Getting As Many Free Meals As Humanly Possible

The high holy day is nearly upon us. Veterans all across the country are sifting through their deployment photos for … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Mar 29, 2017

Health & Fitness

Marine Corps Chow Halls Are Getting A Healthy Food Makeover

The Marine Corps Military Occupational Specialty schools, where the careers of of young Marines are minted, are facing an extreme … Continued

By Jared Keller Mar 20, 2017

Entertainment

This Must-See Documentary About Meat Will Make Even Vegetarians’ Mouths Water

One of my earliest memories is ribs. Hot off my father’s reliable Weber grill, glistening with fat and sinew and … Continued

By Jared Keller Mar 14, 2017

Reviews

This ‘Fast Food’ Knife Is Forged In Beer And Bacon Because Why Not

If you aren’t already familiar with Green Beetle, you’re in for a treat. While the Tulsa, Arizona-based hunting and sporting … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Mar 9, 2017

Humor

Does MRE Gum Really Contain Laxatives?

Judging by the havoc MREs wreak on service members from beginning to end, you might guess that the military doesn’t … Continued

By Jay Arnold Dec 20, 2016

Community

My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas

We'd been in country since the second week of December. We had completed riding shotgun with our predecessors and had … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Sep 30, 2016

Health & Fitness

What Does The Perfect Infantry MRE Look Like?

The Marine Corps is considering a grunt-specific option for Meals Ready to Eat. Considering the fact that infantrymen typically have … Continued

By Jay Arnold Sep 26, 2016

Lifestyle

Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment

One thing about Afghanistan that I miss is the food. Not the chow hall food. I don't miss it. Not … Continued

By Adam Linehan Feb 12, 2016

News

The Pizza MRE Is Finally Coming

Close your eyes. Now, think of the most delicious food imaginable. If you’re picturing, say, a hamburger or a bowl … Continued

By James Clark Jan 25, 2016

Entertainment

The Best MRE-Inspired Videos On The Internet

A staple of modern military service, MREs, or Meals Ready-To-Eat, are a common sight as well as a common source … Continued

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The National Guard is getting roasted which is more than we can say for the food soldiers are getting at the Capitol

We found the Army’s official pumpkin pie recipe and it’s actually not bad

Meet the deaf and blind chef who just landed his dream job at a Marine base

Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe

All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

Paul Rudd is now the face of the Pentagon’s Baskin-Robbins for a very good reason

A World War II veteran picked up a $1,500 tab for military families at his local Chick-fil-A

Chick-Fil-A Gave This World War II Veteran Free Food For Life

Why The Army Wants To Keep Hamburgers For Returning Fort Carson Soldiers A Secret

Watch Troops In Afghanistan Try The MRE Pizza For The First Time

The Army Is Delivering Pizza MREs Sooner Than Expected — With Sides!

The Pizza MRE Is Headed Downrange Sooner Than You Think

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide

The T&P Veterans Day Guide To Getting As Many Free Meals As Humanly Possible

Marine Corps Chow Halls Are Getting A Healthy Food Makeover

This Must-See Documentary About Meat Will Make Even Vegetarians’ Mouths Water

This ‘Fast Food’ Knife Is Forged In Beer And Bacon Because Why Not

Does MRE Gum Really Contain Laxatives?

My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas

What Does The Perfect Infantry MRE Look Like?

Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment

The Pizza MRE Is Finally Coming

The Best MRE-Inspired Videos On The Internet