MREs are designed to be hardy, but that doesn't mean you should subject them to unnecessary wear and tear. If it's too hot or too cold, they might not be able to last as long as they otherwise would.

YouTuber Gundog 4314, who reviews vintage MREs, tried out the stinky sausages in 2017 for posterity, and confirmed that they are indeed awful. “Truly one of the worst MRE’s ever produced and ...

Some servicemembers are having a tough time swallowing the idea of MREs as a collectible, luxury item. “I’d pay someone to take them off of me,” said Airman 1st Class Aaron Stauffer, of the ...

The U.S. Army is looking volunteers to consume military food rations for 21 days for a study of the impact of ready-to-eat meals, or MREs, on gut health.

“The MRE actually provides more fiber and more of several vitamins and minerals compared to people’s typical diets. “I think MREs get a bad rap,” he added.

Known as K-Rations and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), the military surplus dinners have become hot collector’s items, selling on eBay for anywhere from $5 to more than $100, depending on their vintage.

Russian logistics are so bad, its military is begging China for MREs “The Russian military is not as good as we thought it was." By Haley Britzky. Published Mar 15, 2022 3:07 PM EDT ...