50+ year old Beefsteak C Ration

[@Tonto69]

The stories are starting, and I am still a full time viewer. these are my favorite. Its like opening christmas presents with cool stories now.

[@TheRainstormer]

completely agree!

[@MeAncient]

Be careful what you wish for, Derrick. I have lots more stories. And I don't come out ahead on all of them, either. More to come and TFW!!

[@haroldshare7323]

"Close cover before striking" probably there for a reason. Love the videos

[@grimace4257]

🤣

[@MeAncient]

I should know, by the age of 62, to do exactly that. I have always been a slow learner. :-) TFW, Harold.

[@christinevenner183]

I love hearing your stories! I love seeing what is in rations, old or new, but your stories are now my favourite thing about these videos :)

[@MeAncient]

Christine, more stories coming. TFW, as always.

[@christinevenner183]

@@MeAncient Brilliant! :)

[@larrymiller1626]

Found my new favorite channel. Love to see how the Mre’s have came along over the years. Fella marine brother 2004 to 2009. I never drank coffee or smoked a cigarette till the marines.

[@MeAncient]

Larry, I was the same way. I still didn't get into coffee until I got out, but I did smoke a few while active duty. I had a terrible time staying awake while driving jeeps or deuce and one halfs. I smoked because I wouldn't dare doze off if I had a lit cigarette in my hand/mouth. They kept me awake, for sure. I never did develop a taste for them, fortunately. What was your MOS! I was a 2621, Manual Morse Intercept Operator. P.I. or S.D.? TFW!

[@scottleidenberger4007]

Great review and story. I think I jumped as much as you did when the match book went up in flames !

[@MeAncient]

It was startling, indeed! TFW, Scott.

[@shotgunz124]

I watch a few mre people but I just like watching u all you remind me of my oldest brother He was 101 st was in around 82 or so He used bring me some cool stuff like those tablet u heat up water or the tubes of face paint and camo everything I got find a military store when I can nothing around my area Love the story’s My brother went to Panama and other places we sometimes wouldn’t know where he was they couldn’t tell us But love watching My family is all gone yall enjoy the times

[@zanewalters5606]

Loved the story. My dad has a similar story from when he was in Army boot. Looking forward to more videos and stories!

[@MeAncient]

Zane, more stories and reviews coming, to be sure. TFW

[@markallan1382]

You anecdotes are awesome! I'm a retired SCPO and I'd guess just a bit older, but you bring back amazing memories. If you get to Hawaii, give me a call!

[@Guythatfishes]

Also presentation on this is really good, love the way u layed it all out!

[@MeAncient]

The plan is to make little improvements as we go. TFW

[@charlesclawson4588]

Those C rations bring back some great memories of growing up in a Army household at Ft. Lewis WA in the 60's and 70's. I've eaten many C rations back then and the B-2 were crackers and cheese spread or crackers and cocoa powder. B1 or B1A and B3 or B3A had crackers with the fudge bar or 2 foil wrapped chocolate disks with almonds. Even fresh the fudge bars were not that good, but the foil wrapped disks were amazing. Most entrees were good except pork slices or ham slices, which were too salty. Beef with spiced sauce was amazing along with beef slices and potatoes with gravy. Beans and franks were good and the spaghetti with meat chunks was the best spaghetti I ever tasted. I still have some C rations than I have held onto just for those old memories of a simpler time of my life. BTW, the fruit cake was gross and looked about the same new as it did with the can you opened in the other video.

[@gheedly13]

The story was well delivered and genuine. Thank you for that.

[@MeAncient]

Glad you enjoyed it! More coming. I was in for four years so I was involved in quite a few adventures. You might get sick of them. TFW, Alex.

[@DavidS22003]

why were you only in the army for 4 years and not for 40 years

[@usuduwj5685]

Enjoyed that story. Please do more of them, maybe a whole video dedicated for the stories.

[@MeAncient]

I have plenty more stories. TFW!

[@justing9528]

I love listening to your story about your time in the service. Your story are priceless.

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Justin. I appreciate you are watching.

[@vipergtsmre]

Great stories! This MCI can't be in much worse condition, you are brave to give it a go.

[@MeAncient]

More to come! TFW

[@phillipjohnson1234]

These videos are great! I am hooked. I am already a subscriber of Ace videos and High Adventures. You have a great family and you are a natural on camera.

[@MeAncient]

Thank you, Phillip. I did my own television commercials back in the day for our business that my wife and I owned for over 34 years. I have grown comfortable in front of the camera over time. If you can believe it, Ace was super camera shy when he first started his channel. He didn't even say anything on camera in his first videos. I don't know if he has left those videos up on his channel or not. TFW!

[@phillipjohnson1234]

@@MeAncient oh I believe it. I've tried to make some videos for my own records and to share some recipes with friends and family. I'm pretty camera shy. But it is like everything. With repetition, you develop some skill and shed that fear. Keep the videos coming!

[@nomorecomply4044]

These videos are great. I can sit back, chill, and watch a real man open a real meal.

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! More coming soon! TFW

[@patrickrandolph6345]

That was a great story, keep them coming please!

[@MeAncient]

More to come! Will do! TFW, Patrick.

[@jet183]

Ol'Dad! Gotta love'em. I authentically enjoy the vids.

[@MeAncient]

I truly enjoy making them and sharing my stories. The family gets a little tired of hearing the same stories several times. It's good for me to be able to share them with new listeners. TFW!!

[@lydiafink3020]

Now that was a good story! Thanks for sharing!

[@MeAncient]

Glad you enjoyed it and TFW, as always, Lydia!

[@jeremyharris5186]

Keep the stories coming!

[@MeAncient]

Will do. TFW

[@LearnVBA]

Love the story Me Ancient. Keep 'em coming!

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Joshie!

[@mrlynch52]

Fantastic story! Thank you!!!

[@MeAncient]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come, Chris. TFW

[@shaunwatson7485]

Man I could seriously watch these all day long. I looked at your profile pic and geez your definitely Aces and High adventures dad. Like twins man. Tell Ace I need to come visit and get me 1 of those sheephead sammiches you guys made. Love all 3 of you guys vids. My favorite has to be Aces video where he went to the mountains and fished in shorts in a hotspring during the winter. Freaking amazing. You guys are a awesome family

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! Are you in Florida, Shaun?

[@shaunwatson7485]

@@MeAncient no sir im in geargia

[@southernsasquatch8404]

Love this channel and content! Good story! Enjoyed as always! 👍😎

[@MeAncient]

More stories coming and TFW!

[@jbmusic661]

Me Ancient, ever since I was young , it was always a dream of mine to be apart of the military. But due to injuries during my high-school football days , i wasn't able to pass meps twice. Long story short , I'm super grateful that you are sharing these experiences with us and giving us a little insight of what your experience with the military was, and I can live a little bit of that life through you. God bless you and your family and thank you for the great content as always! P.s the matches incident was Priceless~!

[@MeAncient]

Joseph, hopefully the injury hasn't messed up life in all ways. We enjoy doing the videos for sure. More stories to come. TFW

[@txtit2me]

Love the stories keep them up!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks! Will do! Should have another one real soon. TFW

[@jeffwilcher3333]

Loved the story .. more . Onward and Upward is the watchword.

[@MeAncient]

"Come further up! Come further in!" C.S. Lewis in THE LAST BATTLE TFW, Jeff.

[@johntvanderwal]

Great story! My dad has a bunch from his Army days as well. Always fun to hear!

[@MeAncient]

I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the story, John. TFW

[@parkerwier7567]

I loved your story

[@MeAncient]

Tks, Parker.

[@CtheG420]

Thanks for the great story!! Please tell more!!

[@MeAncient]

Will do! TFW

[@joeylucas7506]

Thank you for your service

[@MeAncient]

You are welcome, Joey. TFW

[@adamgasper6752]

I have a list of KZbinrs who I routinely watch. This channel is at the top. As always, I loved the content. We need to find you some better preserved MREs.

[@MeAncient]

Always working on that, Adam. If you have any ideas, I'm open to them. TFW

[@ShayShay_8195]

I love your videos with your sons, thanks for bringing us along for the ride. Sure would be cool to hang out with you guys and do a catch clean and cook, keep on keepin on! 🤙

[@MeAncient]

More to come. I surely enjoy hanging out with my sons, too! TFW

[@gregorypeccary9830]

I don't know why this is so fascinating...I can't look away 😳

[@BusStopProductions.]

Watched, Liked, Commented & Shared. Have a Blessed Sunday & Enjoy your week, Sir.

[@MeAncient]

Tks for sharing and more videos to come!

[@heatherfeimann1598]

Awesome story u should tell more love what u do keep up the good work great videos and thank u for serving our country

[@MeAncient]

Heather, more stories and videos coming soon! TFW!

[@jimmyjohansson202]

Love your stories!!!

[@MeAncient]

Glad you like them! More to come, Jimmy. TFW

[@mammymountain2057]

I'm loving these videos. Thank you for your service and this goes to our vets and those who are active ❤

[@MeAncient]

You are welcome, from me, at least. TFW!

[@fatherof008]

Thank you for your Service

[@MeAncient]

You are welcome. I wish these had been climate controlled all those years. It would be real interesting to see how long canned goods could last if stored properly the whole time. TFW!

[@_Kere_]

I've only ever watched Steve do these MRE videos for years. But I gotta say, Im glad I've found your channel through Ace. Its cool watching Steve but actually have perspective of someone who was boots on ground really makes the videos better. And being able to provide stories just really puts it over the top, especially the story in this one 👍👍

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard! I've got lots of stories from active duty time. We should have a good time. TFW

[@_Kere_]

@@MeAncient Yes Sir, looking forward to them. And thank you for your service.

[@motorbreathjz]

whats ace's channel name: nvm found it

[@_Kere_]

@@motorbreathjz He has a few though. Ace Videos, Ace Videos 2 and Ace Vlogs

[@motorbreathjz]

@@_Kere_ awesome.. thank you

[@justing9528]

The gum is what seems to be the best part of these old arm meals.

[@MeAncient]

Those and the matches are the most consistent for sure. TFW, Justin

[@vvtli808]

Everytime I see fruit in one of these units my mind screams “BOTULISM”!

[@MeAncient]

I think I could smell botulism in those cans. Yuck. TFW

[@b_radicaloutdoors8897]

Great video, love the story look forward to hearing more Hopefully!

[@MeAncient]

That's the plan. More to come soon! TFW

[@reyrodriguez1323]

Great Story!

[@MeAncient]

More coming.......

[@sykeduprealist8527]

Love your videos! Salute from Australia 🇦🇺!

[@MeAncient]

I appreciate that you are watching. Tks!

[@markjolyn94]

Yep you're correct. Different sides. Some of those were really awesome

[@MeAncient]

Yes they were! TFW!

[@FakeNews953]

Gotta hear more stories! That was great!

[@MeAncient]

More to come!

[@darrylriech7722]

That beefsteak looked surprisingly similar to the c ration of the spaghetti and sauce from another video. Really enjoying these videos, and the stories of your military career, God bless.

[@MeAncient]

Tks again, Darryl.

[@ryanstepp7869]

Love the story. Would leave to hear one each video!

[@MeAncient]

I have a few more. Stay tuned. TFW, Ryan.

[@crabsticks7397]

What a way to spend Sunday night!

[@MeAncient]

More coming! Thank you for the sentiment.

[@Noremax6778]

Thank you for your service sir!!

[@MeAncient]

Much appreciated

[@Guythatfishes]

Dude that match scare was awesome! Perfect reaction!

[@MeAncient]

Genuine, for sure. "Get it away from me!" TFW, Connor.

[@patrickchilds5486]

I watched a guy had millions subscribers do these. He’d buy rations and try everything if safe even smoked. I lost track of his channel so this is good.

[@MeAncient]

Welcome to my channel, Patrick!

[@theh.p.lovecraftlunaticasy5186]

That was a great story! He was probably sick of his crap, too. The matches were exciting!

[@MeAncient]

A little too exciting for me. I'm too old for that! TFW

[@gregsmith7428]

The beefstk C was my fav in Nam. I always had a can of sterno in my bag so I could heat same. They were good!

[@ShadowFoxDemoness]

Loved the video as always ~ can’t wait for more, thank you 😊

[@MeAncient]

More to come, Kara. TFW, as always.

[@lancerevell5979]

In Airforce bootcamp, I was 6'3", so yep, I was one of the guides for my Flight. We had a slightly older black guy who was made flight leader. In my second hitch, Navy, I was generally made a working party leader when waiting between tech schools.

[@bladerunner752]

I've always wanted to try old ration Cigarettes. The only problem is that in Arizona it is a felony to get tobacco shipped here unless you are an authorized tobacco shop. Love the stories, thank you for sharing and thank you for your service sir.

[@shimonsieskel4482]

Great story! I liked the presentation. Save those cigarettes, I understand they can sell for decent money!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks for watching, Shimon! More stories coming......more MRE reviews soon.

[@hulcx1779]

Man this content is awesome please continue to make our day!

[@MeAncient]

More coming soon....I'm waiting on a new computer. TFW

[@silvara670]

Really enjoying these. I have a friend in the army res that works as a cook. He brought a case of mres. Tried one of them so far and wow! they are actually pretty good! Luckily my case of mres were new. lol

[@MeAncient]

The new ones are actually pretty good. We'll have another new review soon. TFW

[@Guythatfishes]

I like the way u titled this one!

[@MeAncient]

I'm glad to hear it!

[@mulderdreamland]

Love your story i remember my recuit camp in army reserve we had one guy over weight don't know how passed the physical test well our officer told to some chin ups he had 10 i think he couldn't do one and went berserk swearing at officers then mp came big muscle guys put in brig in those days nothing much happen to you it wasn't like regular army where get sent to army jail but your story reminds of this guy thanks for video.

[@susanbennett6809]

Love your video's I was born in 66,I will be 55 in September wow I feel really old lol

[@MeAncient]

Imagine how I feel, Susan! TFW!

[@oscarcuriel6553]

More stories please 😁

[@MeAncient]

You got it, Oscar! TFW

[@Bryce11011]

Hey man! Your inspirations have made my Decision to join the US Army when I’m 18

[@MeAncient]

Oh boy! Army and Marine Corps are quite different. I wish you well and TFW!

[@Bryce11011]

Lol

[@pete_review]

Nice review mate, gotta love these old mci's Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@MeAncient]

TFW!

[@perfectweather]

In 05 Era I liked to mix the protein powder to a frosting for the pound cake

[@MeAncient]

great idea! TFW

[@tatermuscles447]

Hey brother I love your videos! God bless you. I was 3024 I co back in 2003! Keep up the good videos and stories!

[@MeAncient]

3024....was that in Supply? TFW!

[@tatermuscles447]

@@MeAncient No! Ha ha ha! that was my bootcamp platoon number!

[@MeAncient]

Gotcha. I'm a little slow at times. 😀

[@tatermuscles447]

I was a 6112. CH-46 (BATTLE PHROG) Mechanic.

[@siainvestigationsteam2713]

This channel is blowing up fast for good reason. 12.4 K subs already. I watched the very first video just a month ago.

[@MeAncient]

Hoping to have more consistent content soon. I'm awaiting my computer being built for me for editing. Stay tuned! TFW

[@TheRainstormer]

Loved the story, loved the ration review, good video as always :D

[@MeAncient]

More stories and ration reviews coming, Alexander. TFW

[@bruceeustis1047]

I ATE These for Umpty Ump Months in 1954-1955 during my Fathers time in France 🇫🇷 and Germany 🇩🇪. When we were there during the Nuremberg Trials. How Metallically They Tasted. YUCKOO !!!!

[@zaneguedea7398]

Great story we need a new one every post please!

[@MeAncient]

I'll have more coming, Zane. TFW

[@markcrain4923]

I had c rats twice in my military career. In the late 80s during war games. As long as you could heat em and hot sauce they were consumable.

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Heh,I think they called the hotdog C rat "The four fingers of death". I wont mention what they called beans and ham.

[@haasformulaonefan9795]

Damn I was hoping the peaches would light haha Great Video!

[@MeAncient]

I truly thought they would light up. The smell is so petroleum-like. TFW

[@tylerjb3]

Yess let’s goo love these videos! Keep up the great content and the positivity

[@MeAncient]

Tyler, tks for the comment. More positive content coming, including more stories. TFW!

[@paigereding]

Your videos are so wholesome 🥰

[@MeAncient]

I really enjoy making them. More coming soon! TFW, Paige.

[@lisaallen6010]

Love the videos

[@MeAncient]

Thank you, Lisa. More to come.

[@jonathonholland9022]

Like I’ve said before. The cigarettes are collectible and people pay top dollar for unopened packs. Look into it. Love your channel!

[@MeAncient]

Thanks for the info. TFW, Jonathon.

[@RavenHeart6667]

Greetings from South Germany 🌺

[@MeAncient]

Hello there! Tks for hanging out!

[@danielmeans4415]

Great job …..

[@jaydengoad896]

My fave Chanel

[@MeAncient]

Thank you for that, Jayden!

[@FakeNews953]

The most entertaining match lighting possible 🤣

[@MeAncient]

Quite exhilarating for me, I can assure you. TFW, Michael.

[@Eriksmrereviewsandmore]

Peaches are as black as crude oil. I have a couple of these MCI left but are missing the accessory packs , been on the fence if I should review them as they are . Great review as always .

[@MeAncient]

Smelled something like crude oil, too. Tks for watching, Erik.

[@orangejuice6814]

Love the story!

[@MeAncient]

I've got a few of them......more coming on future videos.

[@tylerberry4517]

Nice edging in the yard.

[@MeAncient]

Ha Ha! TFW, Tyler.

[@michaelhollingsworth4688]

God bless your service in the USMC semper Fi

[@shaunwatson7485]

Wait a sec. I actually thought these were new MRE's. So these are from your days in service??? A Freaking mazing. Have have have to make more of these videos

[@MeAncient]

Some new, some old, some VERY old.

[@klobo3]

would be cool to start trying new MRE that are actually edible.... be curious what he thinks of them now compared to the oldies. The new heating pouches are awesome. . Keep up the good vids

[@MeAncient]

Klobo, I have done a few newer MREs. More to come. Please stay tuned.....TFW!

[@thegroove5099]

I'm always fascinated by how much food preservation was driven by the need to provide food for troops.

[@MeAncient]

That is interesting. It dates back to going to sea in ships and exploring at least. That would be an interesting subject to research. TFW

[@sleepingly]

11:48 he ain't kidding about that summer heat

[@MeAncient]

It's been cooling down a bit. Coffee and hot meals will be coming soon! TFW

[@barryc9115]

There was a reason they put the striker strip on the other side of a book of matches. I actually remember when they did that….. If you look at the difference between the second book of matches and the one that went poof, you’ll see it. Dammit….. I’m getting old

[@rikustorm13]

Dang those matches, WOW 😂😯😯

[@kennybowers7607]

I would love to see Pops challenge each one of his boys to a catch and cook and have the other son judge without knowing.

[@MeAncient]

Interesting idea! But since one son lives in Switzerland and the other on Maui, that may be a while. TFW, Kenny Bowers.

[@kennybowers7607]

@@MeAncient Ya I meant Ace and Micah

[@PURPLEGANGOUTDOOR]

That match strike had me jump🔥💪😂🍻💜😥

[@MeAncient]

You and me both. TFW

[@wgm6]

I laugh because cover and shirt aside, you can tell he is a Marine because he smells things 50 times and laughs.

[@MeAncient]

Chad, were you in? That's a funny observation. TFW

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

You are correct on the types of B UNITS

[@MeAncient]

indeed.

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

The gum hardly ever fails

[@MeAncient]

Ain't it the truth. TFW

[@lincolnpratt908]

i think you should try doing a modern day mre an compare it to a older one of yours thats still edible.

[@MeAncient]

It's coming, Lincoln. TFW