NPR podcast "War Zone Eating"

[MILNEWS_ca]

An NPR review of (what appears to be) a civilian MRE, and interviews with service members who've eaten MRE's and other goodies in the field.

NPR blog post/podcast link

NPR MRE slideshow/review

Enjoy - and have a great 2013, all!

[Treesuit]

I wonder if Mr. Lawrence from NPR would do if he had to survive in a combat zone on nothing but MRE's for days at a time. I'm sure his description of military food and the military would change considerably.

[housil]

I'm sure his description of military food and the military would change considerably.

Where is the "like" button over here?!

[Woodland]

the grilled beef patty was indistinguishable from dog food

Motto:

Because everything tastes good when you're hungry!

[MILNEWS_ca]

I wonder if Mr. Lawrence from NPR would do if he had to survive in a combat zone on nothing but MRE's for days at a time. I'm sure his description of military food and the military would change considerably.

I'm thinking the same would happen if he was in a weather emergency, too, with FEMA providing a reasonable facsimile ....

P.S. - Sorry, mods - failed to spot the "MRE Review" section. Feel free to move there if you see fit.