I love how Asa is always hesitant about certain foods and you’re like “let’s see!” Makes me laugh every time.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

I think Asa is probably the smart one, especially after the Mac & Cheese.....TFW

@Geno2733

11 ай бұрын

Even Steve1989 doesn't jump in like that.

Always a treat to watch a new MeAncient video! Thank you for sharing the pictures, stories, and MREs with us, great content and keep it up!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure...I hope to be publishing every Sunday for a while. TFW!

As a fellow American veteran, I will always support a classic cheeseburger MRE. Haha! Though I have to say, other countries seem to have way bigger portions and better menu items.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

There was plenty of Mac & Cheese there, just not edible. I've had other vets tell me the Mac & Cheese was terrible even when it was new. ha ha......TFW, Jesse!

@anthonyd507

11 ай бұрын

Have you seen the French and Italian MRE’s? Some even come with wine😂. I can’t believe I ended up with MRE’s as a hobby. My best friend I would always camp/hunt/fish with, when he was finally discharged he brought MRE’s on our first camping trip after he got home. We never went to a campground. We just drove up into the mountains and straight up a fire rd then would set up camp. Often times we had to cut down dead trees to make a site (it’s illegal here to chop down live trees for that purpose). It was pouring rain and we got there at 12am. Once we had our tents up, he revealed a golden item I had never seen (this was 2005)….an MRE! Because there was NO WAY we were building a fire. Usually we would keep a fire going all weekend and cook fish and rabbit and so on. That night. As a civilian. I grew to love the mre. He gave me the beef stew. I’ve never been more full. More comfy and more ready for bed after setting up camp in a downpour after eating that mre. This is when my curiosity started lol. What a magical item. Forget the constipation after! Lol. It just literally made my night. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to keep us all safe. Much respect.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

@@anthonyd507 I have doe a few videos with the French and Italian MREs. Take a look...squid was one of my favorites. Anyway, what a great friend to introduce you to MREs. That is a good friendship. I liked, "golden item." Take care and TFW!

@PaintballBo

11 ай бұрын

This is America where they dont really care about you lol go any other country and they dont even have artificial flavors in their soda’s. All the popular soda’s have non artificial flavored versions that they just sell over in greece and turkey n shit. I remember i watched a video about inside ranger school, the meal prepared for the soldiers who just completed a rigorous jungle training course was a hotdog, chips ,and soda lol. America is just a capitalist’s paradise not a real country like that, where things really get better for people, compared to some of those european nations

@thisisanfield7085

10 ай бұрын

Most other countries don’t have as many soldiers as yours mate!

Love it when you talk and show pictures of Beirut Lebanon, brings back memories of when I was there in 83. Great video

It’s good to see a dad and son that get along. It seems like most kids nowadays hate their parents

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Ave is smart enough to know that hating his parents doesn’t make sense. He and I surely do enjoy spending time together. TFW!

“Again, coffee..” 😂😂 the suspense for you to say that was hilarious

loving the back to back videos. much love. thanks for being awesome!

I love seeing the old school photos along with the stories. Very awesome

Thank you for your service, and I honestly enjoyed this video!

Thank you for your service and thank you for your interesting content! Love your videos!

You’re a brave man! That was certainly entertaining! I can’t believe you actually tried that pasta😂 As always, I loved your stories

you and i assume your grandson are awesome! this is the type of bond i wish i had when i was growing up, you are very down to earth and are clearly a kind and caring person, well done!

@rageyboy4457

29 күн бұрын

That’s his son lmao

Yes! Finally get to sit down to watch this video :) I absolutely love the pictures and your memories. I could listen to your memories for hours. I think when that mre was new it would have probably been pretty good. Its a shame it wasnt one that had spent the last decade or so in a deep freeze. I have to admire your bravery in actually trying that mre, i think i would have been out as soon as saw the state of the mac and cheese 😂 Great video as always :)

Thanks for all of the new videos!

I've always wanted to try a MRE! love your videos keep doing you and thank you for your service. much love

@BETTERWORLDSGT

7 ай бұрын

Best way to try MREs is enlist!

Thank you so much for this review! It was a joy to watch.

Gosh, I love these videos

Ive got one from saudi still have it same color as yours , I enjoy your channel takes me back to the days , thanks for taking the effort

My father is a Vietnam veteran. Still was on rations not MRE’s. When I finished college and my friends were all coming back (well not all, RIP buddy), from Iraq. Many brought MRE’s home. When my dad saw it, you would think I was a kid again and set the house on fire he was so mad 😂. Because the MRE’s were so good to him 😂. He literally told my buddy who did two tours that he hasn’t experienced a “real” war zone😂. All because of the MRE lol. Just proves food is key to morale. Ps. All my buddies are marines. I’ve had a great privilege of being able to, as a civilian, visit the commandants back yard (yes, where the cannon is). A tour of the oldest marine corps barracks, located in DC. Got to see where the body bearers train (one of my friends was a body bearer). Not to mention all the time I spent across the country at Pendleton. So THANK YOU MARINES! You all are the wall between civilians and danger. I can’t thank you all for your service and sacrifice enough!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Anthony, first of all, thank you for the kind and heartfelt words for veterans. Secondly, I love the story of your dad telling another Marine he wasn't in a 'real' war zone. You are right, food is a key to morale. I know the feeling about thinking he was a kid again. There is something about military food of all varieties that brings back good times for me, too. TFW!

I really enjoy these videos and story's my grandfather brother departed canada in June 1942 disembarked in Liverpool and served in England 1943 they served in Italy until passing away due to wounds received in action. All the memory's I can listen to and stories are amazing Thank you sir for your service and for the videos now cheers.

I admire you and your boys relationships..something I wish I had. You guys bring me joy and every time I see you guys post I immediately go and watch it When you bit into that Mac n Cheese I had tears in my eyes 🤣

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

I'm happy we are able to bring you joy, my friend. TFW!

As a fellow iowa man I love you guys, this all started when one of ace’s Hawaii videos auto-played on my KZread one time and BOY I was instantly hooked! haha get it. then you came along and you two made an amazing duo for the waters. once Micah got included it was over with dude. im with y’all forever man fishing will always hold a place in my heart and so will you guys

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard, my friend. I am happy you enjoy our videos. We certainly enjoy making the content. TFW!

Amazing video glad your posting again

loved this video, i hope you’re day is going well! god bless you and thanks for the great content!

Thank you much for your entertainment and most importantly your service, sir.

Thank you for your service! But when you took that mac and cheese , i giggled. We love you me ancient thank you for blessing us with your boys and kind hearted spirit!

Always love the content but really love the ol pictures and stories keep em comin and god bless

@MeAncient

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do, Lukas. TFW

Another amazing one MeAncient. Love your videos. You should do more if you can.

Thank you for your service.

Love the photos and storytime

Thanks for the videos brother I really enjoy them!! Keep on keeping on 💪!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do and TFW!

Great video guys!! Glad you and Ace survived this one!!! Always looking forward to the next one!!! Tchau, Shannon

SALT IN THE WATER OF THE MRE HEATER MAKES CHEMICAL REACTION HOTTER

Its looks good as a new MRE. I like the burger with mac and BBQ sauce idea. Thanks for the video guys.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Lester, TFW and I'm happy you enjoyed it.

Great content, thank you for your service

Keep the stories going I feel like your my dad telling me stories I love it mann❤️🙏🏼

I joined in 2005 and remember this MRE. I would always trade one of the breads.

I was one of the joe's that loved the mac n cheese! i always traded the bbq sauce and got regular cheese and jalapeno cheese. I would add the bacon and jalapeno cheese and the burger patty in the heater to get it really hot then add to the mac n cheese. then I would use the regular cheese or peanut butter if I couldnt get cheese to put on the bread. Thanks for the video's brother and thank you for your service from a soldier circa 2005-2014

Great! Thanks! Have a nice Sunday!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure and you, too. TFW

its always a good and beautiful day when Me ancient upload a new video.. thank you for all the smiles and joy you bring us...take good care of you and your family my brother, your friend from Canada

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words. TFW!

It is amazing how much you and Micah looked like you when you were in the military. Keep up the great work and good content!

I don't know why but it's so entertaining watching these MRE videos cheers🔥

Love it. Great review

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! TFW, my friend!

This is my first video of yours I am watching. Thank you for including prayer into your video. God bless from a fellow brother in Christ. (and I do believe the reason your military has been so successful is because of all the praying servicemen, despite some of the bad leaders you have had during the years. Love from Norway)

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Amen and Amen! Welcome aboard. TFW!

As a non-marine or serviceman, I really have to compliment you for trying anything more than the beef patty, pretzels, and tea. The gum, I think would be the most safe and satisfying item even if it wasn't stored properly.

Started out watching Steve1989mreinfo and recently found your channel! Love the content!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! TFW

That was from 2005! Had many in Iraq in 2004-2005! Actually, 21 years ago today I got to Parris Island to begin My U.S.M.C. journey! Pay entry base date. The Mac and cheese was subpar back in the day also. Keep up the great work, Marine!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Cool, Scott. Thank you for clarifying the date. I was starting to think it might even be from '95. I began my journey as a Marine on July 15, 1980. One of the hottest summers on record to date. Only had heat stroke once. TFW and Semper Fi!

@scotthahn6666

11 ай бұрын

@@MeAncient I caught pneumonia in August of 2002. At P.I. Almost got dropped from training, but muscled through. My Senior Drill Instructor, Mike Setzler, was The Best!

Thanks for the review

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure and TFW

Fascinating

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Something like that. TFW!

A hamburger MRE sounds like a good meal so long as you get shelf stable buns and cheese. Im sure it is also great on its own. Nice video

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

So true! It was good in its day, me thinks. TFW

@dogfaceponysoldier

11 ай бұрын

We used the shelf stable bread and jalapeno or bacon cheese

Very cool. I did my army basic in 1983 and they gave us C-Rations when we were in the field. I still keep a P-38 on my keychain, lol. That was when the transition to MREs was taking place, so I bet they were just trying to use up the C-Rats. Yea, the old, big brown bag, MREs didn't have heaters.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

The first generation had lots of freeze dried stuff, not just fruit. TFW, Douglas!

Semper Fi!! I was a radio operator with B Co1st tracked vehicle Bn. Amtracs. My favorite mre was dehydration beef patty. I really enjoy your videos. Brings back memories.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Yes! Dehydrated beef patties and dehydrated pork patties. There was something unusually good about those. I wish I could find one today. TFW!

That bread though lol... Great review!!!

Love your videos cheers me up to find somthing good to watch . god bless you bud christ is coming back soon

Man I’d actually be pretty excited about this one, gonna have to see if I can dig one up for my next camping trip!

Thank you 💪🤠🇵🇷

this one was after my time, looks like one of the best

I really enjoy your videos gentlemen.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

I enjoy making them. TFW!

Thank you for your service hero!

had that exact same one several times after Katrina wiped us out back in 2005 , the national gaurd distributed cases of mre's and ice out to civilians.

God bless this man and his family.

That is so good. I miss it.

This makes for a perfect Sunday. Very cool pictures as usual. I’m sorry but I giggled when you got to the Mac and cheese because I saw that outcome coming a mile away 🤣. I bet these were popular when fresh being the components offer a bit of flexibility. You can go the bacon cheeseburger route or burger patty with BBQ sauce and cheesy bread. 👍

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

I'm thinking that meal was rockin' back in the day! TFW

Definitely sounds like one of the better ones!

My favorite part of your videos are your awesome stories. Don’t ever stop telling them in your videos

@MeAncient

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! I will run out eventually but I have a plan......TFW, Mr.Brad!

Also thank you sir for your service

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure

I was really feeling cautious about the mac and cheese before you tried it, just because of the cocoa drink, from the earlier video. Just like you said, LOL! It must've really been bad, the way you were trying to get that rancid taste out of your mouth. I tip my hat to you, for having the courage to give these old MRE's a try. The burger reminded me of how those old salisbury steak frozen dinners used to look. I really enjoy your stories from your service days, and looking forward to more videos. God bless.

Have to say love your stories

@MeAncient

9 ай бұрын

you are very kind. TFW

I lost my good friend Lex Trahan from Lafayette, La. in beruit in the truck bombing that hit the barracks!!! I am sure you remember that! thank you for your service Marine!!!

Hello sir, thank you for your service!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure. TFW!

Thank you for your service first!!!secondly God bless you and God bless America and thank you for all your content and videos..... there very good

@MeAncient

7 ай бұрын

Nick, you are very kind. TFW

Yummy👍🏻

I can not believe how much Ace and Micah look like you!! I can see both of them in you and I didn't think they looked too much alike but somehow they are BOTH your spitting image!! Crazy! Love your videos Me Ancient!! Biggest fan 😍

Mica looks just like you! Mini-me clone! I love it!

My guess is the coffee notes you picked up on was from malted Barley in the bread. Thanks for the video!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Makes sense, Steven. I'll try to remember that if I come across it with another meal. TFW!

Chicken Ala King was the MRE people would grab first. I learned to eat the scrambled eggs with Tabasco and continue to do that today. We lived on these things while flying in and out of Somalia from Kenya. C-130 aircrew. Long days but a great buffet menu each night back at our Kenya hotel.

Im from Wisconsin you should make more vids here there's beautiful places here.

You should always knead or squeeze unopened packages of cheese, bbq sauce, etc.

My wife and I love your channel, never missed an episode! We demand you release 1 new video a week, we need more Me Ancient!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

That's the goal, one upload a week. TFW and I appreciate your loyalty. There are around 50 or so other videos out there in my library you can take a look at as well.

Damn, seeing that picture with you and that Italian soldier really made me realize how much young Me Ancient looks like Ace (Actually vice versa haha).

I'm surprised they didn't include the "pain bun". 😄 You were in USMC 1980-84? I was USN 1980-86. Being a technical rate, we had to commit for six years.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Were you ever aboard the El Paso or Iwo Jima? I appreciate your service, Lance. TFW!

What a beautiful life that you have lived and are living❤

One of my all time favorite MRE'S when I was deployed to Iraq

Great video as always. You are a gutsy man sometimes. For bad foods have a shot of vodka handy so you can gargle with it and spit out. 😅

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Gutsy or foolish. You decide.......TFW, Fred, as always.

Great Thumbnail!!! Have a great Sunday!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

You as well, Adam. TFW!

Good meal! Looking at the beret that was an italian bersagliere very old unit!

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Well, 1983 was the year of the pix. TFW, Eltenda

What do you do with all the matches packs after you're done? Always love your stories!

I still have 2 p38 can openers my dad gave me as a kid from c rations he had in the army back in late 60s early 70s

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

I still have mine. Bought some extras online.....just in case. TFW, Dwayne!

Keep up the content and thank you for your service hoorah

New subscriber to your channel. Very great content. I am sure you get this question all the time, but have you ever gotten sick eating the older meals?

WOW PLEASE MAN MORE VIDEOS ❤❤❤❤GREETINGS FROM SERBIA 🇷🇸

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Trying to upload every Sunday. We'll see......TFW from Serbia!

When I first tried it in 07 it was pretty

Have a great Sunday brother! 🤘

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

You, too, my friend. TFW, as always

I remember that MRE was the only one with 2 breads to make the sandwich.

You’re a brave man, I think I would’ve been afraid of that mac & cheese! I could smell it even through my iPad! 😷

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Ace tried to warn me.......TFW

Good afternoon from the Great State of Texas. I enjoy your video's. I iwill ask, how come you did not try heating the bread/buns?

We use to just turn the bag inside out about 1/2 way to make a bowl and dump everything in it and stir with a little water. Sturdy meal.

@MeAncient

11 ай бұрын

Great idea.....I'll have to keep that trick in mind if I don't have a tray. Good for out in the field. TFW, Doc.

#Salute sir these are the MREs I remember eating when I served in 2004 to 2008. My favorites were the Jambalaya and the Salsa Picante Chicken

Always great to see the good Ole MRE, put your cheese packet in the heater packet makes it easier to squeeze out

@dayjeremy

11 ай бұрын

Heating the cheese makes the oils separate. It’s best to just kneed it in your hand before opening.

I cant wait for the Collab between you and SteveMre1989 and having conversations about the MRE both of you eating 😂