During World War II, Americans were forced to be creative with recipes because many food staples were rationed for the war ...

Gen. Douglas MacArthur had his signature corncob pipe. Soldiers got cigarettes in their C-rations during World War II. Even today, America's war on tobacco seems to have largely bypassed the military.

Here’s something that may sound odd or disgusting to anyone who’s ever served in the military: Field ration connoisseurship is a real thing. In fact, there’s a whole subculture around collecting meals ...

2003-02-23 04:00:00 PDT Evansville, Ind.-- That isn't mom up there in the helicopter, making meat loaf and enchiladas, tucking in a magnesium pad to heat them up, adding vitamin-laced peanut butter, a ...

C-rations were the infamous canned meals that fueled many American troops during the Vietnam War. The proper name for the meals is ‘Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI),’ but C-rat’ is how most guys ...

U.S. military-issued chocolate pre-dates the modern-day MRE, and even the C-ration. With one of the service’s key suppliers celebrating a milestone this year, here’s a look at some sweet history. 1.