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By Scott Murdock Mar 26, 2021

Reviews

The best freeze dried food to turn survival into a culinary adventure

If you’re still relying on MREs for emergency food, you’re an idiot sandwich.

By Jared Keller Oct 28, 2020

News

The Pentagon has engineered a brand new MRE substitute to punish your insides

Kiss your beloved pizza MRE goodbye, service members: the Defense Department is working on a brand new lightweight combat ration designed to keep troops fueled up while inevitably ruining your...

By James Clark Oct 24, 2019

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US Army study proves what service members have known for decades: MREs make it hard to sh*t

A rigorous scientific study found out what any grunt knows after just two weeks in the field: MREs make it hard to take a shit.

By T.T. Robinson Feb 11, 2019

5 MREs we reviewed so you don’t have to

The 1982 Pork Patty was good. Emphasis on "was."

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 Jared Keller Apr 18, 2017

Entertainment

Watch A Master Chef Turn MREs Into Meals Fit For A King

The standard Meal, Ready to Eat is far from a delicacy, and even the best options need a hefty dose … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Oct 11, 2016

Health & Fitness

Results Are In: Army Is The Fattest, Marine Corps Is The Fittest

We’ve already learned that the military is fatter than ever, but evidently one branch takes the cake … and the … 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 18, 2016

Humor

A Survival Guide To The Best And Worst MREs

For troops operating beyond the borders of large bases and installations, there are few constants, but one of them is … Continued

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The best freeze dried food to turn survival into a culinary adventure

The Pentagon has engineered a brand new MRE substitute to punish your insides

US Army study proves what service members have known for decades: MREs make it hard to sh*t

5 MREs we reviewed so you don’t have to

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

Watch A Master Chef Turn MREs Into Meals Fit For A King

Results Are In: Army Is The Fattest, Marine Corps Is The Fittest

The Pizza MRE Is Finally Coming

A Survival Guide To The Best And Worst MREs