I am fascinated with America packaging 📦 of these meals😊. Love the sporks, , napkins, extra bags, all that extra stuff 👏. LOVE capitalism, love freedom, LOVE America and love our food culture!!! ❤️ I live off carbs, and just eat in moderation. I lost 13 pounds last month, slice of pepperoni, bag of chips and a coke for my daily meal. Breakfast 😂😂banana with a coffee.. dinner , just a portion of meat and a apple. Lost 10 lbs in a week
No matter if it’s an old cheese package or a newer one I alway always always knead that thing to death to make sure it’s mixed well. Army vet here and I like watching your videos.
I was a baker until my 25s, if you want to put almonds, hazelnuts, any kind of nut in a cake, roast it lightly first, just spread them in a tray and roast it in the oven until they dry just a little, then let them cool off before mixing it with the cake mix, it makes it easier to chop too. Interesting video, loved the rug story.
Former Marine here in Virginia...served 1986-1990 then recalled in 1991 for Desert Storm. I remember eating the MREs in the field . Everyone would trade this product for that product...etc. I Loved the orange pound cake and the dehydrated fruit! Yum😅 Great Memories for Sure! Semper Fi and thanks for the great video.
Your videos are starting to become one of my guilty pleasures !!! Never rlly knew anything about the military or MREs but they kind of remind of the dooms day meals my grandma has locked up in her basement . LOVE watching your videos while im eating . Some of these make me hungry!
First let me begin by saying Thank You for your service. I just subscribed to your channel. My Dad was born in 1933 and was drafted in 1950 or 1951 to the U.S. Air Force as he was in the Korean War after a little while he came back home. He was a great man, as I'm sure all who served our country are the very best. Again thank you....
It was my pleasure to serve (although at the time not always the case). I had an uncle who was a cook in Korea. He said he hated to bring hot chow to the front 'cause the NK would always try to shell the truck carrying the food to keep it from getting to the American troops. I am happy you have that memory of your father, Kenneth. TFW!
@@MeAncient my dad was 1 of the main line cooks as well. When he came back from the war he & his wife bought a bakery. His wife was not my mother as they separated from each other.
When I was a young man I worked in construction. I carried a black lunchbox. Around an hour before lunch I'd set it out in the sun to heat my lunch which normally consisted of burritos or sandwiches made with toast, meat and cheese. This worked almost as good as an oven.
Cedar Rapids.....the big city to us Marion residents. Used to take the bus to get downtown C.R. and go the the Army Surplus store. That was over 50 years ago....good grief! TFW, Jeremy
Gotta have the Chili Mac, but you gotta do some horse-trading. Jalapeno cheese, Vegi Crackers. Heat the cheese with the mac. Crumble the crackers into the mac, and add the hot cheese and add Tobasco. YOU ARE SET! Pretty sure you already covered this tho. Good stuff man
Maid-Rite is an Iowa chain here. Yep, name of food and restaurant that invented them. It's loose meat. Usually beef or lean beef, mustard, pickle and sometimes diced onion. Sloppy Joe you add ketchup to the beef to make a sauce for it. Usually cheese too. Both are good. Maid-Rite restaurants all over Iowa. I like both equally. Maid-Rites have some of the best fries available. I usually make 2 sloppy joe's per maid rite at home. I enjoy the sauce and cheese. If you travel Hwy 80 you will see Maid-Rite resturants all along the trans America hwy.
Military from 1977-2001. Like you, started with C-Rats first, then when I went overseas we had the initial MREs. EVERYONE stayed away from the Omelette, but the ham slice was great. It's amazing what you can do when you get your fire team together and they start combining different pouches together. It was almost an art form that here some guys that were pure genius at what they could concoct. Where I live now they still have newer MRE's for sale in the commissary that could be "care packaged" to you. Take care
As someone currently in the Army, your videos help me decide which MRE to choose when I’m in the field lol I believe this is an older ration though I haven’t come across a sloppy Joe or that would be my first pick
Yes, it was an older MRE than I first thought. It was actually from 2010. You should be able to get on line search for what is coming your way with the MREs out there now. TFW!
Cool, had no idea they made a Sloppy Joe MRE. I'd be all over it! 👍 In 1983, my Navy ship was off the coast of Beirut. We had some tours around town. The city was once called "The Paris Of The Middle East". Sadly we saw many bombed out buildings.
@@USNVA11 I may be mistaken, but I believe once I did end up departing Beirut for Camp Le Jeune, our helicopter stopped off on the Ponce to pick up mail or something and then we headed to Cyprus on the first leg of our journey home. What did you do onboard ship, Lance?
Army Vet from Iowa here, love your videos! I honestly only ever really had one bad MRE, stayed away from it throughout my career. MRE’s can be delicious, and always if you are hungry enough.
ALPO! :)) The carpet reminded me. I was in the desert on a tent base, some yahoos snuck in our tent and stole hats. I snuck in their tent, boxed up 2 sweet camel hair blankets, boxed up and taped them, and addressed to me, quick in their tent. Walked to the mail tent right next door and mailed them lol. One of those great blankets sitting here looking at me 4' away nearly 40 years later. In winter, I use it. Statue is way expired on my retributional reappropriation :) ... I hope.
I've seen so many of your videos thinking i was subscribed but i wasn't but i am now thank you for your service to this country i appreciate it and thank you for the awesome videos
Thank you for your service!! Great video and awesome MRE...just a heads up for anyone thats going to try an MRE...put whatever pouches in the heater bag first and then add the water..keeps you from burning yourself ....
I enjoyed your video . Fun to watch and learn something new. You grew up in Iowa I'm from central Nebraska. You and your boys like to fish 🐟. I love catfishing. Thank you again for your services and your video! Have a wonderful new year!
What an awesome channel. I love MRE's and love the channels. How great that I get to hear stories from a service man who lived off these when deployed. I wanted to start an MRE channel myself but video myself on hikes and hunts and the body fuel they provide. How cool would it be to see you and Steve MRE on a collab for knowledge and experience.
My son(8) is sitting here watching with me and now I'm gonna have to order some MREs. I used to play with these as a kid. We would put the heater in a bottle and add water and cap it and throw it to get a good bang. Good memories
Hey MeAncient! I love your sons Ace's videos and I decided to check out your channel when he said you had one! Amazing content and I hope it keeps on coming! Thank you for your service!
You are welcome and I'm happy the family is providing you with some good entertainment. Have you seen his brother, High Adventure Videos channel? Another family friendly channel. TFW!
I am a U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran. Served 2002-2010. Please take My advice, Marine. When using the M.R.E. heater, have the meal pouch and heater in the sleeve, ABOVE the fill line. Then, after putting in the water drop them both quickly down and lean the pack on something! I have done this 1000ands of times. Love Your Channel! SEMPER FI!
@@MeAncient 2147. Light Armored Vehicle Repairman. Which was also a Scout, Gunner, and Driver if needed... I was with the 1ST Marine Division, 7TH Regement, 3RD Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. We were the First ground unit into Iraq in 2003. 2004-2005 was merciless combat in the Al-Anbar Province. Sorry to say that You have been using M.R.E. heaters wrong. Do it My way, Marine! You will be happy!
I absolutely adore these productions! Mainly because I am constantly hungry but I do love MRE’s. If you could pick just one to have if nothing else was available- what would it be?
Right off the bat I'd pick either the Sloppy Joe or Seafood Chowder (Cold Weather). I will be putting some kind of a compilation and ranking of MREs at some point as I get more content and go through more MRE cases. TFW
Another great video. I’m thinking instead of a 2020 ration, I think it’s a 2010 due to the ration heater in its own package. Thanks for sharing as always!!!
Hes right. The sloppy Joe was menu item number 17 in 2010. It was replaced the next year by a pork patty in that menu position and I don’t believe sloppy Joe has returned in any year since. Another telltale sign that it’s an older MRE is the fact that matches were included and the small bottle of hot sauce instead of a packet.
And he's back !!!! Where have you been me ancient, my youtube watch list hasn't been the same without your vids 👌 keep up the good work mate and keep them videos coming 👊
If I was running a militias food segment I would ditch mres for most of the eating. We are eating right all the big fellas are welcome in my militia they make great cover when they get hit and go down. Bbq chicken and pulled pork sandwhiches are on the menu boys. Pablos making the tortillas taco mix bacon and beans and jimmy deans fellas
love watching the videos and listening to your stories of being in the military , the armour in your photos looks like it may be an M113 APC mounting a Browning .50 cal machine gun ( Ma Duce )
When I was a young kid in Iowa my grandmother worked at a Maid-Rite. I have good memories of my dad coming home on his lunch break and taking me up to see grandma at work and get a Maid-Rite for lunch.
Integration of your personal history and stories to complement reflections on the MRE itself really render these videos fascinating. I also appreciate your giving thanks to God, in Christ, before your meals.
I would sit for hours just enjoying your beautiful stories about you in Beirut. The plaque is still on the American University of Beirut (AUB). I was not in Lebanon in the 80s, but would you share why American soldiers were in Lebanon?
When talking about heating rations Back In The Day, you forgot to mention the C-ration stove; a hexamine tablet in a can with holes punched around the bottom with a John Wayne opener! Semper Fi, Ye Olde Salt!! It's also fun to see how many MRE components were carried straight over from the C-rations (officially, MCI or Meal, Combat, Individual)
You and I share a time frame Brother. 0311 in 1980 with 2/6 and, 3/6. I was in recruit training in August 1979, graduated November 79, then to ITS then Mainside with E 2/6. STA 2/6. However, I did 20 and retired in 2000. Now Disabled and sitting at home I can watch the Channel. Semper Fi!
Great video! It’s interesting that we’re the same age give or take a year or so and I grew up on sloppy joes but never heard of a made right until now. I enjoyed the pictures and the Persian rug story is priceless 😆 Thanks!
@@MeAncient Thanks for the reply. Born and raised in Michigan but it’s still new to me. Maybe my portion of the mid-west is are just culinarily ignorant 🤣 We do love our Coney dogs though.
When I was in the USAF, we would use our -60's to heat our MRE's. A -60 was a support equipment that we used to start our F-4's. It provided us with external electrical power. It had a jet engine in it, and we would heat our MRE's over the exhaust.
One thing that always surprised me was how good a lot of MREs could be. I joined the Marines in 2017 as an 03 so I’ve definitely eaten my fair share of them and I’ve noticed most aren’t too bad especially with the hot sauce and pepper flakes you get in some of the accessory packs.
Jacob, they are not too bad at all. I never had any trouble eating the first generation MREs back in my day, even though the pork & hamburger patties were freeze dried and we had to reconstitute them. Semper Fi and TFW!
I was in BCT at Ft. Leonard Wood Mo. back in late 2013 and ate MREs quite often, my favorite one was Cheese tortellini. And loved the Jalapeño Cheese Spread. We bartered for that shit. 🤣 and I can assure you. There is something funky with that cheese spread you just squeezed on that tray. Lol ooof.
the cheese turns out better if you heat it up with the heater for a few minutes then mix up and wow its awesome! You can order them online now by themselfs
I had a good friend who was a high ranking NCO at the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. He said he was bored that day and decided to go out on a patrol. He never forgave himself for not being there. His name was James T Adams. Jim passed away 2 years ago in the Philippines. Live your videos.
I enjoyed the review as usual I have notifications on but haven’t received any for new videos I thought maybe you were taking a break so now I’m going to have to go through the videos to see what I’ve missed
Really enjoyed this video. The cheese spread looked suspicious, but, it looked like it was okay. We still have a Maid Rite restaurant in Springfield Illinois. Still serving the original recipe, tastes great. Looking forward to more videos, keep 'em coming! God bless.
I remember mre's from my father. I loved them as a kid hiding in my fort. We didn't have much but mre's to me were awesome with my camo everything. I want to buy some. Any recommendations? Love your videos. Thank you for your service. God bless you and yours
You are welcome regarding the service. It was my pleasure. I get some of my MREs on eBay. I got that one at a military surplus store in Iowa. You should be able to hunt one up by searching online. TFW
Holy cow!! When I was growing up… When I was about 16 in like year 1998 I got out of foster care and living with my dad- anyhow he was a military fanatic (I think was the best way to put it) he bought military merchandise and MREs fairly often. Well, MREs when/ if they were sold out at the location. But anyway, often my meal, he gave me was a mre but never was there a sloppy Joe one! Omg 😱 I missed out! Well, I really never enjoyed them but was perfectly fresh food… But would have been something still to have eaten a sloppy Joe one! I love sloppy joes!… Just not a fan of how messy a good eats they are 😅
Howdy Amigo! I have seen the Maid Rite shop, on Food Network. I like this menu. Yours looked excellent. I thought the cheese was dark however. I am glad you enjoyed. Peace from Ky. , John.
I love your story’s that you tell in the videos plz plz plz do a separate video for your story’s my favorite ones are your gurneys in Beirut Btw I live in Beirut
Wow! I hope it's has become more politically and socially stable that when I was there. It's amazing to see the resiliency in the human spirit when I look at my old pix and see all the commerce and life that continued despite the battles raging all around. TFW, Asaad.
it's interesting how maid-rites vary, I heard of an eatery selling maid-rites in Iowa, where it was just cooked ground beef between a hamburger bun, and nothing else.
Not sure why, but i've always been fascinated by MRE's and their contents. Love to watch these honest reviews.
Same here
I am fascinated with America packaging 📦 of these meals😊. Love the sporks, , napkins, extra bags, all that extra stuff 👏. LOVE capitalism, love freedom, LOVE America and love our food culture!!! ❤️ I live off carbs, and just eat in moderation. I lost 13 pounds last month, slice of pepperoni, bag of chips and a coke for my daily meal. Breakfast 😂😂banana with a coffee.. dinner , just a portion of meat and a apple. Lost 10 lbs in a week
Have you seen Steve1989MREInfo? I like watching his MRE reviews. He's my favorite.
No matter if it’s an old cheese package or a newer one I alway always always knead that thing to death to make sure it’s mixed well. Army vet here and I like watching your videos.
I don't know why, but these videos are so simple they really relax you
The made-right sandwich sounds pretty darn good. Never thought of using some salt to balance out the mustard a bit.
I was a baker until my 25s, if you want to put almonds, hazelnuts, any kind of nut in a cake, roast it lightly first, just spread them in a tray and roast it in the oven until they dry just a little, then let them cool off before mixing it with the cake mix, it makes it easier to chop too. Interesting video, loved the rug story.
Great tip on the nuts. TFW!
@@MeAncientwhat year did you join the Marines?
@@WyteOutAK 1980, P.I. Graduated October 3rd.
@@MeAncientwhat does TFW mean ?
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Former Marine here in Virginia...served 1986-1990 then recalled in 1991 for Desert Storm. I remember eating the MREs in the field . Everyone would trade this product for that product...etc. I Loved the orange pound cake and the dehydrated fruit! Yum😅 Great Memories for Sure! Semper Fi and thanks for the great video.
Your videos are starting to become one of my guilty pleasures !!! Never rlly knew anything about the military or MREs but they kind of remind of the dooms day meals my grandma has locked up in her basement . LOVE watching your videos while im eating . Some of these make me hungry!
I like, "dooms day meals." I have a few, just in case.........TFW
Started watching Stevemre a long time ago and decided to expand to other mre videos. Your content is by far one of the best and enjoyable ones
First let me begin by saying Thank You for your service. I just subscribed to your channel. My Dad was born in 1933 and was drafted in 1950 or 1951 to the U.S. Air Force as he was in the Korean War after a little while he came back home. He was a great man, as I'm sure all who served our country are the very best. Again thank you....
It was my pleasure to serve (although at the time not always the case). I had an uncle who was a cook in Korea. He said he hated to bring hot chow to the front 'cause the NK would always try to shell the truck carrying the food to keep it from getting to the American troops. I am happy you have that memory of your father, Kenneth. TFW!
@@MeAncient my dad was 1 of the main line cooks as well. When he came back from the war he & his wife bought a bakery. His wife was not my mother as they separated from each other.
When I was a young man I worked in construction. I carried a black lunchbox. Around an hour before lunch I'd set it out in the sun to heat my lunch which normally consisted of burritos or sandwiches made with toast, meat and cheese. This worked almost as good as an oven.
That's a great idea! I love it! TFW, Joe.
Wonderful surprise on a Sunday afternoon. That heater went to town, looked like if you laid down it would have taken off across deck!! Well done.
Michael, could have used to as steam power to propel something, that's for sure. TFW
Greetings from Cedar Rapids, Ia. Glad to hear your memories of the Maid-rite
Cedar Rapids.....the big city to us Marion residents. Used to take the bus to get downtown C.R. and go the the Army Surplus store. That was over 50 years ago....good grief! TFW, Jeremy
@MeAncient The Army Surplus store is now in Marion just befpre the square coming from Cedar Rapids.
@@jeremybiwer8756 That's where one of my last review MREs came from. TFW, Jeremy!
Gotta have the Chili Mac, but you gotta do some horse-trading. Jalapeno cheese, Vegi Crackers. Heat the cheese with the mac. Crumble the crackers into the mac, and add the hot cheese and add Tobasco. YOU ARE SET! Pretty sure you already covered this tho. Good stuff man
Maid-Rite is an Iowa chain here. Yep, name of food and restaurant that invented them. It's loose meat. Usually beef or lean beef, mustard, pickle and sometimes diced onion. Sloppy Joe you add ketchup to the beef to make a sauce for it. Usually cheese too. Both are good. Maid-Rite restaurants all over Iowa. I like both equally. Maid-Rites have some of the best fries available. I usually make 2 sloppy joe's per maid rite at home. I enjoy the sauce and cheese. If you travel Hwy 80 you will see Maid-Rite resturants all along the trans America hwy.
I love your videos I love your faith I really appreciate your service for our country please continue to make these videos I enjoy your stories
Military from 1977-2001. Like you, started with C-Rats first, then when I went overseas we had the initial MREs. EVERYONE stayed away from the Omelette, but the ham slice was great. It's amazing what you can do when you get your fire team together and they start combining different pouches together. It was almost an art form that here some guys that were pure genius at what they could concoct. Where I live now they still have newer MRE's for sale in the commissary that could be "care packaged" to you. Take care
As someone currently in the Army, your videos help me decide which MRE to choose when I’m in the field lol I believe this is an older ration though I haven’t come across a sloppy Joe or that would be my first pick
Yes, it was an older MRE than I first thought. It was actually from 2010. You should be able to get on line search for what is coming your way with the MREs out there now. TFW!
its always so wholesome hearing a veteran share his stories from war
Cool, had no idea they made a Sloppy Joe MRE. I'd be all over it! 👍
In 1983, my Navy ship was off the coast of Beirut. We had some tours around town. The city was once called "The Paris Of The Middle East". Sadly we saw many bombed out buildings.
What ship were you on, Lance? I spent some time on the Iwo Jima. TFW
My ship was the ASW Frigate USS Ainsworth, FF1090. We hunted Soviet subs.
I was there too. MARG 1-84, USS Ponce LPD-15. Not much liberty on that cruise.
@@USNVA11 I may be mistaken, but I believe once I did end up departing Beirut for Camp Le Jeune, our helicopter stopped off on the Ponce to pick up mail or something and then we headed to Cyprus on the first leg of our journey home. What did you do onboard ship, Lance?
Paris was once called the Baghdad of the West…
Great Video Guys!!! Always love your sea stories too!! Keep 'em coming!!! Thanks, Shannon
Working on the next one, Shannon. TFW, as always.
Thank you for sharing, Me Ancient. Really interesting Memories 🌹
Enrica, interesting, for sure. TFW and it is my pleasure.
Sloppy Joe is awesome 😋
We have it every Sunday for lunch.
Thanks for the vid 👍
Army Vet from Iowa here, love your videos! I honestly only ever really had one bad MRE, stayed away from it throughout my career. MRE’s can be delicious, and always if you are hungry enough.
You know it. Where in Iowa? I grew up in Marion. TFW!
I was in the Army in the 90’s so I didn’t get to try a sloppy Joe one. We also used the grill of the Howitzer to warm it up.
ALPO! :)) The carpet reminded me. I was in the desert on a tent base, some yahoos snuck in our tent and stole hats. I snuck in their tent, boxed up 2 sweet camel hair blankets, boxed up and taped them, and addressed to me, quick in their tent. Walked to the mail tent right next door and mailed them lol. One of those great blankets sitting here looking at me 4' away nearly 40 years later. In winter, I use it. Statue is way expired on my retributional reappropriation :) ... I hope.
I think the statute of limitation is way past......I hope so.....TFW!
always love your vids, thank you for your service
You are welcome. TFW
I've seen so many of your videos thinking i was subscribed but i wasn't but i am now thank you for your service to this country i appreciate it and thank you for the awesome videos
Welcome aboard and TFW!
Keep up the great job, and thank you for your service I watch you all the time 🇺🇸🇺🇲
Thanks, that was a good review. I do appreciate you trying each item by itself and then trying items together.
Frank, it was my pleasure. TFW!
You make me want to purchase an mre and make a video. I can't stop watching your videos. Great sounds
Thank you for your service!! Great video and awesome MRE...just a heads up for anyone thats going to try an MRE...put whatever pouches in the heater bag first and then add the water..keeps you from burning yourself ....
I enjoyed your video . Fun to watch and learn something new. You grew up in Iowa I'm from central Nebraska. You and your boys like to fish 🐟. I love catfishing. Thank you again for your services and your video! Have a wonderful new year!
What an awesome channel. I love MRE's and love the channels. How great that I get to hear stories from a service man who lived off these when deployed. I wanted to start an MRE channel myself but video myself on hikes and hunts and the body fuel they provide. How cool would it be to see you and Steve MRE on a collab for knowledge and experience.
My son(8) is sitting here watching with me and now I'm gonna have to order some MREs. I used to play with these as a kid. We would put the heater in a bottle and add water and cap it and throw it to get a good bang. Good memories
Have you shown him Ace Videos and High Adventure Videos? They are great family friendly channels. TFW
If you haven't seen Ace Videos and High Adventure Videos, they are great family friendly channels that are kid safe. TFW!
Yes sir. Subscribed to the whole family. We love you guys. You did a great job raising them
2:36 I always thought the heater bag was more a chemical reaction that causes heat then a battery 🔋 but that cool to know
That's how it was explained to me anyway. It makes sense as to if you put too much water in it then the reaction is 'shorted out.' TFW, Quinn.
Hey MeAncient! I love your sons Ace's videos and I decided to check out your channel when he said you had one! Amazing content and I hope it keeps on coming! Thank you for your service!
You are welcome and I'm happy the family is providing you with some good entertainment. Have you seen his brother, High Adventure Videos channel? Another family friendly channel. TFW!
Oh! I haven't. I'll go and check his channel out right now! Thanks!
I enjoyed the video. It was a good review, and the story about the rug really made the video much better.
Yeah, that guy knew how to take advantage of the situation he found himself in, for sure. TFW
I am a U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran. Served 2002-2010. Please take My advice, Marine. When using the M.R.E. heater, have the meal pouch and heater in the sleeve, ABOVE the fill line. Then, after putting in the water drop them both quickly down and lean the pack on something! I have done this 1000ands of times. Love Your Channel! SEMPER FI!
Good advice, Scott. We didn't have heaters when I got the first generation MREs. What was your MOS? TFW and Semper Fi.
@@MeAncient 2147. Light Armored Vehicle Repairman. Which was also a Scout, Gunner, and Driver if needed... I was with the 1ST Marine Division, 7TH Regement, 3RD Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. We were the First ground unit into Iraq in 2003. 2004-2005 was merciless combat in the Al-Anbar Province. Sorry to say that You have been using M.R.E. heaters wrong. Do it My way, Marine! You will be happy!
I absolutely adore these productions! Mainly because I am constantly hungry but I do love MRE’s. If you could pick just one to have if nothing else was available- what would it be?
Right off the bat I'd pick either the Sloppy Joe or Seafood Chowder (Cold Weather). I will be putting some kind of a compilation and ranking of MREs at some point as I get more content and go through more MRE cases. TFW
OMG seriously you have the best content.. LOVE U so so much
Hi from the UK, i've never had a sloppy joe, never had a complete mre either, it all looks delicious, thanks for the video 👍
It used to come with tortillas and cheese spread. My favorite MRE! I still recreate them occasionally.
Another awesome mre, nice pictures and a lovely story. Thanks Me Ancient 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it, Srijan. It was fun to film. Working on another one. Still have a few pix from Beirut left to show. TFW, as always.
I Thank You and Others who have Served! Great channel!
My pleasure and TFW!
Another great video. I’m thinking instead of a 2020 ration, I think it’s a 2010 due to the ration heater in its own package. Thanks for sharing as always!!!
Definitely 2010 production.
Good call!
Hes right. The sloppy Joe was menu item number 17 in 2010. It was replaced the next year by a pork patty in that menu position and I don’t believe sloppy Joe has returned in any year since. Another telltale sign that it’s an older MRE is the fact that matches were included and the small bottle of hot sauce instead of a packet.
And he's back !!!! Where have you been me ancient, my youtube watch list hasn't been the same without your vids 👌 keep up the good work mate and keep them videos coming 👊
You are very kind. I'm already planning out the next one. TFW and stay tuned!
More to follow.......TFW, Brett.
I’m from Iowa myself and Maid-Rites is something I wish was around more in the Des Moines area. Great video man!
If I was running a militias food segment I would ditch mres for most of the eating. We are eating right all the big fellas are welcome in my militia they make great cover when they get hit and go down. Bbq chicken and pulled pork sandwhiches are on the menu boys. Pablos making the tortillas taco mix bacon and beans and jimmy deans fellas
Heavens i would keep most of that syuff for my outdoor activities.
Always need a quick pick me up in the field.
Nice video
You and me both! Thank you for those kind words, Steven. And TFW!
Thank you for your service Marine.
wow! that looks quite delicious! :) great video, i gotta try one now!😃
You should! Andy, it really was good. TFW
Great video sir. Much respect to you Marine.
I don’t remember that one being a jackpot like that 😂
love watching the videos and listening to your stories of being in the military , the armour in your photos looks like it may be an M113 APC mounting a Browning .50 cal machine gun ( Ma Duce )
Paul, I believe you are correct. .50 cal makes sense. TFW
@@MeAncient your welcome im glad i could help and i appreciate your response thank you 🙂
I enjoyed watching this thankyou gor your service. Blessings
My pleasure and TFW
Great review love that you say a prayer before you eat
Always and TFW, Tim.
When I was a young kid in Iowa my grandmother worked at a Maid-Rite. I have good memories of my dad coming home on his lunch break and taking me up to see grandma at work and get a Maid-Rite for lunch.
That's cool. Great memories.....TFW!
Awesome story. I like the this MRE looks really good!
Integration of your personal history and stories to complement reflections on the MRE itself really render these videos fascinating.
I also appreciate your giving thanks to God, in Christ, before your meals.
I would sit for hours just enjoying your beautiful stories about you in Beirut. The plaque is still on the American University of Beirut (AUB). I was not in Lebanon in the 80s, but would you share why American soldiers were in Lebanon?
I'm a fan of the stories and the prayer, I used to be in the Army and I think everyone in the military does shenanigans at some point 😂
Dillon Shenanigans for sure. TFW
Shenanigans help keep things sane sometimes. TFW, Dillon!
i served 15 years in canadian military i love to hear stories from other soilders
❤ your channel and videos. Thank you for your Service 😊
You and your sons are the coolest guys out there! I love all three of your channels so much!! 😎👌🏽
Thanks so much! You know Ace has something like 4 channels now and Micah has 2, I believe. TFW them all!
@@MeAncient I’m subscribed to them all ☺️
When talking about heating rations Back In The Day, you forgot to mention the C-ration stove; a hexamine tablet in a can with holes punched around the bottom with a John Wayne opener! Semper Fi, Ye Olde Salt!!
It's also fun to see how many MRE components were carried straight over from the C-rations (officially, MCI or Meal, Combat, Individual)
I just want to let you know I love you for your service and sacrifice for our country and I appreciate you God bless
My pleasure and I hope you enjoy the videos. TFW
Great review. This was one of my go-to meals.
It was a good one, for sure. Definitely one of my top 10. TFW
Just found this channel. You have a new subscriber great content thank you
You and I share a time frame Brother. 0311 in 1980 with 2/6 and, 3/6. I was in recruit training in August 1979, graduated November 79, then to ITS then Mainside with E 2/6. STA 2/6. However, I did 20 and retired in 2000. Now Disabled and sitting at home I can watch the Channel. Semper Fi!
Great video! It’s interesting that we’re the same age give or take a year or so and I grew up on sloppy joes but never heard of a made right until now. I enjoyed the pictures and the Persian rug story is priceless 😆 Thanks!
Maid Rites are definitely a Mid-Western thing. I don't know where you grew up, but where I grew up the term was understood by all. TFW
@@MeAncient Thanks for the reply. Born and raised in Michigan but it’s still new to me. Maybe my portion of the mid-west is are just culinarily ignorant 🤣 We do love our Coney dogs though.
Such a good looking ration this one. That cheese almost looks like overspill from the main meal rather than cheese. Great review.
When I was in the USAF, we would use our -60's to heat our MRE's. A -60 was a support equipment that we used to start our F-4's. It provided us with external electrical power. It had a jet engine in it, and we would heat our MRE's over the exhaust.
I'll bet the time for warm chow was minimal. TFW, John.
Thank you for your services.
My pleasure and TFW
Excellent review and story time Beirut info. Keep up the reviews they’re good
Thanks, will do, Bobby. TFW
I was in Beirut at that time on the USS Puget Sound AD-38.
One thing that always surprised me was how good a lot of MREs could be. I joined the Marines in 2017 as an 03 so I’ve definitely eaten my fair share of them and I’ve noticed most aren’t too bad especially with the hot sauce and pepper flakes you get in some of the accessory packs.
Jacob, they are not too bad at all. I never had any trouble eating the first generation MREs back in my day, even though the pork & hamburger patties were freeze dried and we had to reconstitute them. Semper Fi and TFW!
I love your stories Ancient
Thank you for that and TFW!
They dont have the little bottles of Tabasco anymore. Its a packet. You've got me wondering where my canteen cup is now.
Love the videos. Thank you for you service
My pleasure and I hope the videos bring you some joy. TFW, Lester.
I subbed instantly when I say yall pray.
I use to love these. Haven’t eaten it since 2013 lol
I was in BCT at Ft. Leonard Wood Mo. back in late 2013 and ate MREs quite often, my favorite one was Cheese tortellini. And loved the Jalapeño Cheese Spread. We bartered for that shit. 🤣 and I can assure you. There is something funky with that cheese spread you just squeezed on that tray. Lol ooof.
I think some other commenters were right....the meal was from 2010, not 2020. The cheese sure tasted 'sharp.' TFW, Cory
8 years in the army loved MRE's so much better then the old field rations
the cheese turns out better if you heat it up with the heater for a few minutes then mix up and wow its awesome! You can order them online now by themselfs
It is also better when the cheese isn't 13 years old. I had the year wrong....it was a 2010 MRE, not a 2020. TFW
Hey chief hope all is well thanks for putting in a video while running a new business You the man!! And ace
Ohhhhh Yeahhhh!! Every day's a holiday and every meal a feast. TFW
I live in iowa the maid rite is a staple for sure!! Where did you grow up around?
Marion. How about you? TFW
I had a good friend who was a high ranking NCO at the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. He said he was bored that day and decided to go out on a patrol. He never forgave himself for not being there. His name was James T Adams. Jim passed away 2 years ago in the Philippines.
Live your videos.
We lost 240 that day. I'm sorry for your friend's passing. TFW
I enjoyed the review as usual I have notifications on but haven’t received any for new videos I thought maybe you were taking a break so now I’m going to have to go through the videos to see what I’ve missed
Please enjoy the videos I have out there. I have another one I'll release on Saturday, the 30th. TFW
"Thats pretty spicy...em...um..."drinks canteen " lol. Love the vids sir.
I live in Iowa. Where are you from ? My dad was in vietnam. Would love to meet you. I love the old maid rite cafes! Thanks for your channel. Love it!
Thank you for your service!
Not a sloppy joe fan anymore but in High School we had "Pizza Burgers" open face sloppy joes with cheese , they were awesome !
I'm sorry to have lost your fandom regarding sloppy joes. :-). TFW
@@MeAncient give me a burger though and I am Happy! 😋
Really enjoyed this video. The cheese spread looked suspicious, but, it looked like it was okay. We still have a Maid Rite restaurant in Springfield Illinois. Still serving the original recipe, tastes great. Looking forward to more videos, keep 'em coming! God bless.
I would love to drop by one day and try one. I've been thru Springfield a time or two. What's the name of your restaurant? TFW!
@@MeAncientcome back home we got one in Waterloo and cedar falls still
Thank you for your service 🫡🇺🇸 And for making great content!!
I remember mre's from my father. I loved them as a kid hiding in my fort. We didn't have much but mre's to me were awesome with my camo everything. I want to buy some. Any recommendations? Love your videos. Thank you for your service. God bless you and yours
You are welcome regarding the service. It was my pleasure. I get some of my MREs on eBay. I got that one at a military surplus store in Iowa. You should be able to hunt one up by searching online. TFW
Awesome, Me ancient! More story telling and photos please!
More to come! TFW
Holy cow!! When I was growing up… When I was about 16 in like year 1998 I got out of foster care and living with my dad- anyhow he was a military fanatic (I think was the best way to put it) he bought military merchandise and MREs fairly often. Well, MREs when/ if they were sold out at the location.
But anyway, often my meal, he gave me was a mre but never was there a sloppy Joe one! Omg 😱
I missed out!
Well, I really never enjoyed them but was perfectly fresh food… But would have been something still to have eaten a sloppy Joe one! I love sloppy joes!… Just not a fan of how messy a good eats they are 😅
This was really a good one, for sure, William. TFW!
Its always a good day when you upload a video ...take care brother, your friend from Canada
Thank you for those kind words. Stay out of the way of the fires, my friend. TFW
Howdy Amigo! I have seen the Maid Rite shop, on Food Network. I like this menu. Yours looked excellent. I thought the cheese was dark however. I am glad you enjoyed. Peace from Ky. , John.
Sharp cheddar, for sure. TFW, John
I love your story’s that you tell in the videos plz plz plz do a separate video for your story’s my favorite ones are your gurneys in Beirut
Btw I live in Beirut
Wow! I hope it's has become more politically and socially stable that when I was there. It's amazing to see the resiliency in the human spirit when I look at my old pix and see all the commerce and life that continued despite the battles raging all around. TFW, Asaad.
it's interesting how maid-rites vary, I heard of an eatery selling maid-rites in Iowa, where it was just cooked ground beef between a hamburger bun, and nothing else.