1980 B-2 Unit
1980 B-2 Unit
I love it when I crack open a 40 year-old can of salty crackers and cocoa. And they aren't even stale!
True gourmet
True gourmet
Re: 1980 B-2 Unit
And I gotta say, the old MCI Cocoa Beverage Powder is absolutely DIVINE! So creamy and smooth, nice cocoa flavor, and pairs perfectly with the salty crackers.
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Re: 1980 B-2 Unit
I agree man, it really was a great formula and seems to have quite the shelf life! The 1974-80 B-2 Units were the best for that sweet & salty combo right there.
Re: 1980 B-2 Unit
100% agree!
These were the best units we got as kids from the GIs (in the 80s) and I miss them still today! Salt crackers and cocoa...
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sure do wish I could track some ot those down. Seems pre brown bag is quite expensive. I suppose I'm lucky brown bags are so cheap.
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ain't we just! I found a guy who sells em for 10 a piece!
most wanted: RCIR, MCI/B units, IMPs, anything old, and a packet or two of RAFCO soup. PM if you've got these, or anything else to sell that isn't too expensive.
Re: 1980 B-2 Unit
These were the type of rations I was first exposed to in basic training in '83. They sure have come a long way. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Re: 1980 B-2 Unit
Well the crackers were arguably better then. Don't get me started on "wheat snack bread"
The modern issue Cocoa doesn't hold a candle to old stuff. So in some ways they've gone a long way ... downhill. Somebody could probably setup a nice little cottage industry selling B units in cans, just like they did back then today, using the same recipes. I'd buy 'em, instead of playing "Ration Roulette" with the NOS.
The modern issue Cocoa doesn't hold a candle to old stuff. So in some ways they've gone a long way ... downhill. Somebody could probably setup a nice little cottage industry selling B units in cans, just like they did back then today, using the same recipes. I'd buy 'em, instead of playing "Ration Roulette" with the NOS.
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