The Meal, Ready-to-Eat, or MRE (pronounced "M-R-E") is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging procured by the United States military for its service-members for use in combat or other field conditions where organized food facilities are not available. The MRE replaced C-rations in 1980 and was the successor to the LRRP ration developed by the U.S. Army for Special Forces and U.S. Army Ranger patrol units in Vietnam.

One soldier complained that a chicken and dumplings MRE triggered, "a flatulence symphony in my tent all night." -- For all they do, our soldiers should get better food.

If you were out in the field for 3 weeks you would have to do it all with MRE's. Meals ready to eat. It's amazing what they can do today!From Food to coffee to band-aids to toilet paper...

This is a homemade handbag made from MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) pouches that were handed out in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.All funds go toward the LaFlambeau Chapter of ABWA to support local women's scholarship fund.Comes with the handbag and other accessories.

Pix of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) rations from militaries around the world. Be glad you aren't drafted into the Chinese military...