MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat) are self-contained, shelf-stable meals used as the main operational food ration for the U.S. Armed Forces.

See the official MRE menu listings for all production years, as provided by Natick and Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP).

MREInfo is the most trusted source for U.S. military operational ration information, for both MREs and rations from the recent past (C-Rats).

MRE History The MRE was adopted as the Department of Defense combat ration in 1975. A large-scale production test began in 1978 with delivery in 1981. MRE I (1981) was the first …

You have an MRE and you're wondering, is this thing still edible? Or, how long do MREs last? Here's all the shelf life information you need.

How do you buy MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat)? Find out where to find them, what to watch out for, and suggested MRE vendors.

The older civilian MRE did not contain as much food, had different or inferior components, and did not offer much variety. But with the latest Sopakco Sure-Paks, Ameriqual APacks, Meal Kit …

Learn how to use Zesto-Therm's Flameless Ration Heater -- especially designed for the U.S. Army to heat a soldier's individual eight ounce MRE field ration.

Information on how to tell how old your MREs are. Learn how to read MRE date codes stamped on each MRE item and/or case.

Wornick Eversafe MREs Eversafe MRE History The Wornick Company is one of the three companies that produce MREs for the U.S. military and was one of the first producers of a …