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Opinion: It’s not ready-to-eat. You have to open, mix, and heat it

Opinion: It’s not ready-to-eat. You have to open, mix, and heat it

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Oct 05, 2022
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The following is an opinion piece by the Specialist with a juris doctorate degree in your Basic Training platoon.

The Meal: Ready-to-Eat military ration is one of the greatest myths perpetrated on our nation’s armed forces. Despite its name, the meal is anything but prepared for human consumption.

First, you have to open the box the foodstuffs come in, ch…

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