But apparently if you’ve been deployed, you’ll understand why Al Franken made a joke that he was on his 5 th MRE and “None of them has developed an exit strategy”.

On average, an MRE is made up of 51 percent carbohydrates, 36 percent fat and 12 percent protein. Those nutrients are presented in a highly concentrated form with a minimum of dietary fiber or "bulk." ...

It’s hard to think of a more beloved -- and sometimes hated -- cultural touchstone in the military than MRE meals, or meals ready to eat. They’ve been around since the C-Rations of World War ...

Finding a way to a soldier's heart through chipotle chicken. Next challenge: eggs.

NEW YORK CITY (Nov. 2, 2012) -- The thousands of meals being handed out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to New York City residents following Hurricane Sandy are pretty familiar to the ...

Soldiers have dealt with less-than-optimal symptoms after eating meals, ready to eat for weeks. There’s a lot to know about what’s in an MRE.

The Defense Logistics Agency is exploring plant-based MREs. ... Will vegan meals finally join the MRE ... Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic ...