Kenney, Edward L.,
Soldiers Say Improvements Make MREs Worth Eating. Edward L. Kenney. - News-Journal, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 46, Health, 1522-323X; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Soldiers Say Improvements Make MREs Worth Eating, April 15, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The meals might not compete with what Mom used to make, but soldiers in Iraq are getting much better rations than their predecessors in Desert Storm a dozen years ago. The difference: spicier dishes and more variety. The vacuum-packed meals in a pouch soldiers eat in the field--called Meals Ready to Eat or MREs--are winning praise from longtime vets who know how drab MREs can be." (NEWS-JOURNAL) This article discusses the changes made to MREs, notably the greater variety of flavorful ethnic, religious and vegetarian meals.
1522-323X;
Food preferences
Operational rations (Military supplies)
Soldiers--Attitudes
United States--Armed Forces--Forces in Iraq
AC1.S5
050
Soldiers Say Improvements Make MREs Worth Eating. Edward L. Kenney. - News-Journal, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 46, Health, 1522-323X; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Soldiers Say Improvements Make MREs Worth Eating, April 15, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The meals might not compete with what Mom used to make, but soldiers in Iraq are getting much better rations than their predecessors in Desert Storm a dozen years ago. The difference: spicier dishes and more variety. The vacuum-packed meals in a pouch soldiers eat in the field--called Meals Ready to Eat or MREs--are winning praise from longtime vets who know how drab MREs can be." (NEWS-JOURNAL) This article discusses the changes made to MREs, notably the greater variety of flavorful ethnic, religious and vegetarian meals.
1522-323X;
Food preferences
Operational rations (Military supplies)
Soldiers--Attitudes
United States--Armed Forces--Forces in Iraq
AC1.S5
050