TORTELLINI MRE COMPARISON - ONE NEW, ONE 18 YEARS OLD

[@1life1batle]

I agree 100% about 1 cohesive unit. Like we chose to swear in to the United States military, which means we should be living, eating, and surviving as 1. So that's 1 of the 2 reasons why I chose to.leave the military after 8 years.

[@MeAncient]

Back when I was in, we hadn't gone there yet. TFW!

[@I.am_Groot]

What about medication? All the same as well? One unit one routine right? Food allergies? Just let them weed themselves out eating nuts and such right? Somehow when you apply this 'one way for all' ideology to other things it starts to sound a bit silly no?

[@MeAncient]

No. We didn't let people in the Corps who had certain allergies and health issues. If they didn't catch it before they joined, they were kicked out in bootcamp. @@I.am_Groot

[@I.am_Groot]

@@MeAncient Well it's 2024 and WE the PEOPLE are not longer embracing prejudice as we did back then. You are welcome to cling to those concepts though I would argue if our Constitution and Freedom are of value we would not be continuing those practices

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Joining the US military nowadays is just volunteering to be a slave for Israel.

[@momndadh8u]

Thanks for the videos. You got me started on my mre testing journey. Thanks a lot!

[@MeAncient]

Enjoy the journey. TFW!

[@ericlucksted6616]

I have really been enjoying your videos. I’m also very happy that the meals have been satisfactory! Thanks again, for another great video. God Bless!

[@MeAncient]

Eric, it has been lots of fun, for sure! I really do appreciate you sending them to me. It has been really cool to enjoy them all. TFW, as always.

[@aziraving8800]

Sir, thanks for your videos, i`m from Russia and i'm learn English with help of your videos. I know, that sounds weird, but thank you! semper fi, marine!

[@MeAncient]

That's great! One of my daughters in law learned English by watching American movies. Not so weird, my friend. TFW!

[@eltonm707]

Greetings from South Africa guys. Great video as always!! Love it!!

[@MeAncient]

Elton, greetings from Grand Cayman Island. Great to have you on board and I appreciate your kind words. TFW!

[@srijankumarpant1172]

Another nice mre video and story, thanks Me Ancient. Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous 2024 🙂

[@MeAncient]

Srijan, I wish you and yours a happy 2024 as well, my friend. As always, TFW!

[@shuo7543]

Love your MRE videos but as someone who does not have dietary restrictions, I disagree with your opinion about only giving one type of meal. Some people have special diets for religious reasons, and telling them they cannot eat that way is very unwelcoming (and probably discrimination). Also, people eating different meals can certainly still sit together and be cohesive.

[@I.am_Groot]

This notion that a group of soldiers in a tense situation will somehow feel a deeper connection to those who told them to suck it up and eat 'normal food' is beyond me. Not saying we have to cater to everyone but a basic variety that allows a no-meat and a couple of faith based options is not any sort of 'logistical nightmare' it just makes some folks feel some kind of way. If serving is about giving up some YOU for the WE then it should be easy to let people eat what works for them

[@MeAncient]

As stated in other replies, the logistics of being sure everyone has the food they must have for their dietary desires is a supply issue you don't need to be dealing with in war time. Since the military's purpose is to kill people and break things, they need to concentrate on that, not, "Does everyone have the right food?" Think about 1200 Marines in a battalion and 10% need special food. They are scattered among all the units. How do you propose to get the right meals to them? It doesn't work. We kicked recruits out of boot camp for allergies, sleepwalking, and all kinds of things that would compromise the mission. Perhaps the don't do that anymore, but if they don't, it's to the detriment of the military's mission and that doesn't have any good long term ramifications. TFW!

[@I.am_Groot]

@@MeAncient If you feel those opinions honor the oath then we disagree. Whether we are in a time or war or times of peace the Constitution and our personal rights and freedoms do not cease to apply. I do realize that in the 80's the idea of Liberty was not as inclusive as it is today and some folks will try to cling to ideas that seem more comfortable to them.

[@plotagonroy7997]

The food from the MRE looked good from the new one, and the deserts on the older one looked good. Really enjoyed the video, Thank you!

[@MeAncient]

That was my take as well. TFW! If you are new, welcome aboard!

[@arcticwolfgaming4245]

Great video keep up the great work iv also just finished watching ur mre burger video was awesome glad I’m here so I can see more new content for u

[@MeAncient]

Welcome aboard. There are around 70 videos you can take a look at when you have the time. TFW!

[@arcticwolfgaming4245]

@@MeAncient il make sure to take a look when I have time I watched ace a lot and came over to u and realised ur content is pretty different which means it isn’t repetitive so I can watch both cause it’s not the same video which is awesome

[@dadbodadventures_]

Nice 👍 thanks for the good video chief. Hope the family and business is busy! Have a good Sunday Ryan

[@MeAncient]

Ryan, we are doing well. TFW, as always.

[@thecman26]

I always loved the spiced apple cider, warm... It was a morale booster!

[@MeAncient]

I wish it had still been as flavorful as it was back in the day. TFW

[@Annihilator49]

I agree with your philosophy on not breaking down people into separate groups. Great video, greetings from Marion, IA.

[@MeAncient]

What! Marion! That's where I grew up and graduated high school.....Marion High. How about you? TFW!

[@Annihilator49]

@@MeAncient I moved here to work for a defense contractor. The team and I often watch your MRE reviews while we eat breakfast.

[@michaelmcelwain2053]

Great video as always . Your location sounds great in the background. I definitely agree with the idea of a unit together, to many Dang choices nowadays. Keep em coming. Starting to snow here in MS now. Freeze a coming.

[@MeAncient]

Michael, snow in Mississippi? Yuck! I'm glad I'm further south right now.....TFW!

[@geoffodensos7187]

Just got back from a little vacation down in FL. Came home to a nice ME Ancient video. I used to like the Cheese Tortellini. Enjoy your trip or should I say adventure!

[@MeAncient]

Geoff, how was Florida? We are hoping to be back down there in May sometime. We'll see...... I would have REALLY liked that MRE back when it was fresh. It surprised me, quite frankly. TFW!

[@geoffodensos7187]

@@MeAncient Well compared to the snow we got here in Maryland it was great.

[@shshshsh8033]

Love the vids 😃😃

[@MeAncient]

I'm happy to hear that. You were first! TFW

[@I.am_Groot]

So the same for everyone and just suck it up for the sake of the team? So would you be ok eating vegetarian kosher meals every day or does your concept only work if everyone else eats what you prefer?

[@MeAncient]

No sir. As I stated, everyone should eat the same thing. You could rotate varieties as far as I'm concerned. Just not any special meals.

[@AdamSTL-UNC]

Mmmm spiced apples, toffee and lemon cake!!! My kind of grub! Thanks guys

[@I.am_Groot]

I mean add a couple slices of bacon and its a party! That was my thought seeing those items

[@MeAncient]

So good! Glad you enjoyed it. TFW, Adam.

[@jolly3007]

Love watching your videos man, btw where do you get your mres from?

[@MeAncient]

Some sent by subscribers, but most either saved from my active duty days (40 years ago) and bought via eBay search engines. Walmart even has MREs, I just found out! TFW!

[@choppermike3329]

Nice comparison of two lovely vegan meals.🤣🤢When I eat dinner at my former Marine friends house he always tells me that his wife says you have to eat the vegetables. He refers to it as health food poisoning. He still eats like a Marine and his wife complains, "it's not a race"! His reply is always, "oh now you tell me" as he's licking the spoon. LOL! Great video! Stay safe and God Bless!

[@MeAncient]

Mike that 'eat in a hurry' attitude is hard to break, for sure. TFW!

[@keeper1978]

Mr Ancient you’re awesome and thank you for your service .

[@MeAncient]

Thank you kindly and you are welcome. TFW

[@memewithme1747]

I love the videos, but it could be a little misleading calling it vegan when there is cheese and chocolate which contain dairy, making them not vegan. I mean that in the most respectful way possible, I just wanted to warn you as to not cause confusion later. Keep making the videos, I hope to see many more in the future!

[@MeAncient]

You are correct. It's just that 'Vegetarian' doesn't fit well on the thumbnail as I wanted it there twice. TFW!

[@johndutton5881]

​@@MeAncientfor the love of God, don't pi$$ off the vegans, their feelings matter so much more than anyone else's, as they show by imposing their opinions and misguided world views on the sane members of society 😅.

[@muldur3235]

Great comparison with the old and new. My Mom never let me eat the sweeties before the main meal. How lucky you are, ha ha. Enjoyed this one very much. Bless you sir.

[@MeAncient]

That's what I love to do....eat the sweet first. I kind of feel like I'm getting one over on the man......TFW!

[@ultimatum2317]

Loved the video, and the comparison was interesting, though I did wanna point out that Halal and Kosher MRE food options should be a thing, because it'd not be nice to force someone who's the religious sort to eat something their religion forbids- of course, certain MRE's could just be made so that they work *for everyone*, Christian, Muslim, Jewish or whatever. Would love to hear your thoughts, Me Ancient! -Joel

[@martinkasper197]

German 🇩🇪 MRA from 2018 has 3 variations: normal, halal and vegetarian...🤓

[@I.am_Groot]

I think the prevailing opinion here is that anyone not being a straight meat eating God fearing individual should just not join the military. So much for freedom hmm

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

They already are a thing. Though I would say if you need a special little snack, you probably shouldn’t join the US Military. That goes double for any “vegetarian”, which is generally a lifestyle choice bought on by mental illness.

[@MeAncient]

They do have those meals. But as another subscriber pointed out, these special meals cause all kinds of logistical nightmares and as I stated, they detract from the mission of the military, which is to kill people and break things. That needs to be done as a single fighting unit. Worrying about someone's dietary desires doesn't help in carrying the mission out. If someone who has particular concerns for their diet or otherwise wants to serve, they can do so in other ways, like the Peace Corps. Cannot get a meal that 'works for everyone' as far as Religion is concerned.....or Vegan vs Vegetarian vs all else for that matter.... TFW!!

[@scotthahn6666]

Because of the awesome sides and great tasting main meal, it was a very popular MRE in Iraq 2004-2005! If You had gotten a fresh one back in the day, it would all get eaten. Keep up the great work Brother! Semper Fi!

[@MeAncient]

You know I would have eaten all of it back in the day......TFW, Scott!

[@MultiMagnum62]

Very cool comparison. Good components in both. Every time I get cider, it is spoiled. The tea back then was always good? I'm glad you had A good time, and that most food survived. Newer pasta looks better, agreed. Awesome job. Peace from Ky. , John.

[@MeAncient]

John, I'm happy you enjoyed the comparison. I would have love one of those old ones back when it was new, for sure. TFW!

[@partsman11000]

Great to see more posts, more frequently guys. We appreciate your taking the time to share these with us. Yeah, the 18 year old main, didn't look too appetizing. Like you said, interesting about the caloric differences, in the same style meals. As always, I really enjoy your stories and comments of your service days. I agree with ya, instead of getting trained to learn how to defend our country, now days, they're trying to teach you which pronoun to use. My granddaughter in the Army reserves, has first hand, current experiences with this each weekend that she serves. Kinda makes you understand why none of the military branches, are able to reach their recruitment goals. Ya can't fix stupid. Have a blessed week and looking for the next post, God bless.

[@MeAncient]

Indeed. I enjoy sharing the MRE reviews with y'all. TFW!

[@fredswanson156]

You guys must be in Florida. Cause you not wearing coats and dont see snow. 😂 Great to see you again.

[@garyblack2858]

Me Ancient said Ace treated them to a trip in the Grand Cayman Islands.

[@MeAncient]

Fred, see comment below.......TFW!

[@MeAncient]

You got that right, Gary! TFW

[@KennethR-xo4kn]

I love it when you say I have too or it's time to clean the ole Palette... I also forgot to tell you that my Aunt and Uncle was in the U.S. Army... I'm not sure if you see this or not but people are breaking up the kits so they can try and profit more then selling the whole kit together?? Again thank You & your Son for making these interesting videos..🙏🙏👏👏👍👍

[@MeAncient]

Not sure about the breaking up thing and profitability. It seems to me that if the kits are in good shape, I would think to sell them in tact would be the best. TFW, Kenneth.

[@KennethR-xo4kn]

@@MeAncient there's a person on Etsy breaking them apart and selling them for outrageous prices.

[@shannonrinehart4635]

Another good video Me Ancient! Not a fan of the vegetarian mres but if that's all ya got...Stay safe! Cheers, S

[@MeAncient]

Exactly, Shannon. And these weren't too bad at all. I'd rather have meat than nuts but this was the best Vegetarian MRE I have tasted thus far. TFW, as always!

[@vladm5992]

Great review Lynn. Im building your package as we speak. Enjoy your time in hawaii and blessings to the family.

[@MeAncient]

Vlad, you are too good to me, my friend. We are actually in Grand Cayman this time. Where Lahaina burned last year was just too close to where we were used to staying. Looking forward to seeing what you are sending.........TFW, as always.

[@WPTheRabbitHole]

lol, other than to try it once.. i never saw anyone drink the Spiced Cider Apple drink mix haha. back when i was in they put that stuff in every MRE, and it was one of the items you'd see in the discard pile lol

[@MeAncient]

Maybe it wouldn't have mattered if it was a new one then. TFW!

[@WPTheRabbitHole]

@@MeAncient i wrote my comment before i saw you drink it.. i was gonna be amazed if you actually liked that drink. i don't think it went bad on ya, it was made to taste weird lol.

[@ryandaniels4153]

Man, you're really putting your digestive system to the test. 😁

[@MeAncient]

Cast Iron Gut.....TFW, Ryan!

[@nickspangler5508]

The tortellini MRE is my favorite. I've had it a few times. I also like the chocolate peanut butter. Do you think it tastes like Nutella? Which MRE would you say is better, the tortellini or the beef ravioli? The tortellini's are like ravioli, it's just a different shaped noodle. Before you became a Marine, did you always want to join the military, like when you got done with high school, or were you drafted? Did you have to say ''Sir yes sir'' to the DI, like Full Metal Jacket? Not sure if you've seen that movie, but it's about Marines in Vietnam. I like R. Lee Ermey in it. He was an actual drill instructor & usually played military roles in movies & TV.

[@joeperkins4309]

The chocolate peanut butter... Do you remember Koogle peanut butter? It was in stores around 50 years ago. It came in chocolate, cinnamon, vanilla and banana. It might still be around, although I haven't seen advertising or sitting on grocery store shelves. Anyway, that's what the chocolate peanut butter reminds me of.

[@MeAncient]

Joe, I don't recall Koogle. My preference has always been just plain old smooth peanut butter. TFW!

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

Former Marine Desert Storm/Shield So well said about your opinion about the meal segregation. I liked that!

[@MeAncient]

Markie, as a former Marine, you do understand. It's the liberal civilians who don't get it. Semper Fi! MOS? I was 2621. TFW!

[@danny88dh]

Another great video fellas it always stinks when parts have gine bad but its definitely understandable being given the age

[@MeAncient]

Danny, I wish it would have been fresher as well. Way better sides in the old one. TFW, as always.

[@gunnarconley]

You guys make me consider getting some M.R.E's for nostalgia sake lol

[@MeAncient]

I'm glad to hear that. I find mine on eBay and Amazon. When were you in? TFW!

[@jessebuckley6867]

Great! Another upload! 😎

[@MeAncient]

Jesse, you know it! TFW!

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

Howdy Me.. looks like the tomato base mains don't hold up very well over time. Thanks for showing and doing the comparison videos. Ace thanks too.

[@MeAncient]

Steve, good to hear from you. I understand you've gotten some snow lately. Take care and TFW!

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

@@MeAncientYa some snow not a lot yet ..we could use some more.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

Sounds like crazy weather outside

[@MeAncient]

It was the surf. I wasn't sure how to get rid of the sound in the editing process (if I even could get rid of it).TFW!

[@grimreaper6557]

when i joined the Army in 1975 we got our uniforms issued for free i was never charged for my basic issue except i did have to buy my Formal Dress Blues later on when i started having to attened functions

[@MeAncient]

Was it the draft? Or perhaps it is the difference between Army and USMC....I'm not sure. TFW!

[@ytMFOS]

I like those stories and photos in the middle of the review. I also have a lot of memories, but I wish I had a camera with me when I was doing my duty. My humble opinion is that I don't like vegetarian food as much as meat food, and it doesn't give me the same moral boost as meat food. Of course, I will eat vegetables as part of a meal, but I prefer meat products. I think you can build tastier and more varied meals from meat dishes. I like that principle of everyone eating the same food, unless you have food allergies of course, but usually that means building the food around the smallest group of users. If some people don't want to eat other foods for religious reasons, for example halal or kosher eaters, then why force people of other religions to eat halal or kosher food against their religious beliefs? For example, in some restaurants there is a move to make all meat products halal so that everyone can eat it. I wouldn't quite go down that route.

[@MeAncient]

There was a comment where someone who was in Supply Battalion said the logistical nightmare of keeping the 'correct' MREs with the units who request them. I had never thought of that. When I was in bootcamp, they kicked people out for allergies, sleep walking, and other things that made that person unable to be part of a unit to accomplish the mission. There are other ways for folks to volunteer and help on a mission that can consider their individual meal needs. The Peace Corps comes to mind. There are also lots of volunteer opportunities within their own faith, be they Muslim, Jewish, or a Protestant sect who forbids pork and shellfish. TFW!

[@Bucky749]

Interesting video .

[@MeAncient]

Glad you think so! TFW, Bucky!

[@AvgeekTysonTupaiJrotc808]

I used to live on Eilson AFB in North Pole Alakska but where in hawaii at hickam

[@MeAncient]

Beautiful place, Oahu. I love Bellows Beach. TFW!

[@AvgeekTysonTupaiJrotc808]

My other grandpa who was in the navy used to be station at Peral Habor and he said every Dec 7 they would Salute and pass by USS Arizona to remmber the fallen. where you ever station at peral harbor Im guessing because you where a marine 🖍🖍🖍

[@pudgieperalta]

How can I get some MRE’s?

[@MeAncient]

eBay and Amazon to start with......TFW and good luck!

[@gillykidd9739]

Who is the guy behind the camera??? Never seen him before.

[@MeAncient]

Ace videos is my film man....He's one of 4 sons of mine. TFW

[@stephanieroberts4474]

Another great video! We are old fashioned, yes, so a lot of the old ways are still best. But we live in a society that is so worried about 'hurting feelings'. Men are becoming less and less like men and just have been sissified from the same society. (While woman are becoming like men, but that's a separate topic, kind of). That same society, since we don't want to displease everyone (while the goal is to make people think that this society wants to please them but it is a form of control), comes up with ways to admonish their ideology of what's right and wrong. Sorry if this is sounding like a conspiracy theorist speaking lol, but this is what is going on in the world. I absolutely love the honesty in your prayers to our heavenly Father, and just for the fact you pray for the more in general, but your giving the thanks he so well deserves. Anyways, we can't please everyone. So I totally agree with you: give them a meal and it's up to them to get the fuel their body needs or not. I'm a strong believer in They'll eat when they're hungry. For me, it is a separate issue if they have a health reason to not be able to eat something. I manage a food bank and we also have 5 routes to the elderly and shut ins. It is not always easy to be able to cater to their needs, as we are not a grocery store that picking and choosing us easy. We give what we have. But being in the field, being in a disaster of some sort, or when hungry, sometimes there is no option to be able to pick and choose or to be down right picky. But again, we live in a society that they're being told they can do what they want to do, express themselves! Lol. Ok I'll shut up now lol. I just totally agreed with your statement about the topic of having meals and things for one set of a group instead of just being a group. Amen. I pray your day is filled with unspeakable joy !

[@MeAncient]

They didn't provide any meals except the kinds in the box that I opened on my "Old and Gross or Still Good" review. No vegetarian, Halal, or Kosher.......you get the bag, you eat what's in the bag or trade for something you like better.......TFW!

[@stephanieroberts4474]

@@MeAncient yep! Eat what you're given. It's good that if a trade/barter is able to happen. Other than that, be thankful there's food to eat.

[@JakeWill914]

Hi Me Ancient, I've been a fan for a long time, and I've noticed that you look a bit different recently. I hope everything is okay, and I just wanted to check in and send positive vibes your way. Take care!

[@MeAncient]

Jake, I 'lost' my glasses due to LASIK surgery and I've (on purpose) lost about 20 pounds or so. I didn't like how buoyant I was while trying to snorkel......TFW!

[@JakeWill914]

Wow, LASIK surgery and intentional weight loss-talk about a transformation journey! That's incredible, and it's awesome to hear you're feeling good about the changes. The buoyancy struggle during snorkeling is real! Wishing you continued success on your wellness adventure. @@MeAncient

[@jimsworthow531]

I enjoy your videos; i truly do, however, i served overseas and I have eaten many MREs and have seen many more. I have not seen anyone tear such small openings in the corners of the mains and other components. We always tore them wide open. I see you struggle with the 1 inch opening and I found it curious. Take care and God bless.

[@000Battlefield000]

Zaczynam oglądać 👍🏼 Regards from Poland 🤙🤙🤙

[@MeAncient]

Cieszę się, że jesteś na pokładzie! TFW!

[@yoyooz]

Is there a certain website or source to buy these new MREs? I was extremely lucky to be given one by one of my moms patrons and I’ve been addicted since 😩💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@MeAncient]

You can simply use your favorite search engine and go from there. That's what I do.....TFW

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

My 21 year old son got powdered hot sauce in one for Christmas. He thought that was neat and weird at the same time

[@MeAncient]

I'm not sure that I've seen powdered hot sauce in an MRE.......interesting! TFW

[@nasifraza5051]

No coffee or tea ...or any hot beverage in both..?

[@MeAncient]

I could have made the apple cider hot, but chose not to since it was over 80 degrees out. I thought it strange as well....no coffee in either one of them. TFW!

[@MrStkrdknmibalz9799]

LOL!!! Vegan MRE. I love this man, what an old soul.

[@MeAncient]

Kevin, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. TFW!

[@tommystokholm4698]

Vegetarian Is An Old Indian Word For Bad Hunter 😄😄😄

[@MeAncient]

Tommy, that's hilarious! Thanks for sharing that. I'm not that familiar with Old Indian Words. TFW!

[@debfarrell2505]

Way to many nuts in the newer one. They could of found alot of other items instead. Love the videos. Thank you and Asa.

[@MeAncient]

I agree. TFW!

[@ThingsThatIDo]

Vegetarian ay! That's what you put on the side of a steak, a rare one😂

[@MeAncient]

I like to order my steaks rare at the restaurant, eat just a bit of it, and then when I heat it up at home for the leftovers, it cooks to medium rare. TFW!

[@ThingsThatIDo]

@@MeAncient "Restaurant Tactics" 😋

[@nathancoats6432]

@Me Ancient. In one of your videos I had seen you had a MRE that was much lower in calories. I like the idea of a MRE that is a reduced calorie cause it could always be good for warriors that have a high BMI. You could put a red stripe on the the mre, and if the training is not to intense that warrior can only eat the Communist Red MRE. The purpose is not to punish its just to make sure that we have a more affective fighting force. But you got to make sure that the code red mre tastes really good.

[@justinmosher6557]

Not doing the vegetarian! I was raised by two in the 70s and 80s! My first job was a butcher I never looked back! Still remember my mom screaming at me due to cooking steak on her pans!

[@MeAncient]

Justin, that would have been nearly impossible for me......No meat while growing up? I'd have been sneaking out getting burgers and chicken at fast food joints. TFW!

[@ThingsThatIDo]

I 100% agree with your opinion on fostering unity in our military through commonality. The military is not the proper place to fracture out individuality

[@MeAncient]

Thanks for that. TFW!

[@ThingsThatIDo]

@@MeAncient 🙂

[@anonymousdevildog1406]

0341 2nd MAR DIV 1999-03 here. The OLD meal if it were new would be better. I remember this meal, but I wanted something w/ meat. I used to trade my Tabasco (of all things) to guys for that Poppy Cake - that was my FAV. I didn't like the brownie cake. Oh, and when I was in Iraq on the battlefield, those little napkins were worth their weight in Gold since we didn't have toilet paper at the time.

[@MeAncient]

First of all, Semper Fi, my brother. You were in LeJeune about 18 years after I was. 2nd MAR DIV Rad Bn. 80-84. We moved from Camp Geiger to LeJeune in 81 or so.... I still enjoy that Poppy Seed Cake. I didn't care for the brownie either. We didn't get Tabasco when I was in, although some guys brought their own bottles. Take care and TFW!

[@joaomarreiros4906]

Excellent one. But vegetarian is just not for me, I like bacon too much....😅

[@MeAncient]

Joao, I understand! I could eat that one a few times a week if necessary. But I absolutely prefer MREs with some sort of meat in them. TFW!

[@chrisshepherd6878]

When's the next one pls

[@MeAncient]

Chris, hopefully by Sunday........TFW!

[@chrisshepherd6878]

Cmon next 1 pls.been a while

[@MeAncient]

You got it today, Chris! TFW, again.

[@returrnfire9634]

You have to out your hand on some french mre - i recommend the " potée paysanne" one

[@MeAncient]

See this link....... kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCbZYKehtp4q8k It is one of 3 (I believe) French MRE reviews. The French eat very well in the service, for sure. TFW!

[@returrnfire9634]

@@MeAncient oh yeah man you had one of the worst , this is dead weight ! the fish can is going straight to the bin

[@returrnfire9634]

@@MeAncient but this one is good :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYjdiIKtn79sfLs

[@geno5360]

I get the cohesiveness argument for sure, I respect that, but, to what extent would you personally be willing to forsake your faith and your religious beliefs for purposes of camaraderie? Especially when those beliefs and the things you’re doing because of those beliefs don’t hurt the next man? That’s just my thought on the cohesiveness and camaraderie point in respect to meals argument you raised.

[@geno5360]

That certainly goes for the Kosher/Halal meals you mentioned, with kosher practices tending to be even more strict than halal but also the vegetarian ones too, as certain religions see it as against their ethics to consume animal flesh.

[@MeAncient]

I get it. I just see catering to everyone's individual desires or even beliefs when it comes to food, which everyone must have in doing the mission, as not a good thing. Providing different meals for every different 'need' puts emphasis on things we ought not be concerned about when carrying out a mission. TFW!

[@joshualangworthy4794]

Sadly when I was in from 2017 -2021 as a marine they pulled the money for food every month on the first check.

[@MeAncient]

What?!?! NO way, Joshua! That's the first I've heard of anything like that. Once I got out of Bootcamp, they gave me money for food since I was married and lived off base. TFW!

[@TopGFishingMedia]

What happened to ACE videos? He hasn’t uploaded in months

[@MeAncient]

Luke, he uploads on his second channel, Ace Videos 2.....Here's a link www.youtube.com/@acevideos2 Enjoy & TFW!

[@brittanymwancientlight]

grimcracker 😔 I'm going to walk to find water how I would feel why don't they add honey?

[@Bigal3031]

Next time you get a popyseed cake and spiced apple. Try combining them. Also if you get the apple drink try hot water.

[@MeAncient]

I did just that, my friend. At about the 18 minute mark or so......TFW!

[@SturmRatt]

I do agree on the special meals part dividing people and think it has to cause logistical problems in the supply chain. Just be careful what you wish for, or all the meals might end up as Vegan-Kosher-Halal, not to mention if they wish to go Gluten free and Nut free so one meal will fit all and please none

[@I.am_Groot]

So in the interest of 'unity' the idea is force people to eat things that are contrary to their faith or personal beliefs? Sounds like a good way to create discourse to me

[@MeAncient]

Not when you know that going into the military, as it used to be.

[@scpatriot5270]

Great video!👍but im a meat eater.

[@MeAncient]

You and me both! I do it for the sake of the review. It really wasn't bad, though. TFW!

[@scpatriot5270]

@@MeAncient thanks for responding 👍🇺🇸

[@James-sir]

Why is this camera so grainy

[@MeAncient]

I get it! We were at the beach.......TFW, James.

[@travismoore7849]

I like a lot of nuts and stuff like for snacks. I just think I need to stay away from processed meats like bologna, spam and deli meats that have been processed and jerky just for the salt content. And pepperoni on pizza sadly. I have to watch my diet.

[@MeAncient]

I will pretty much eat anything, as is evidenced by my channel....... TFW, Travis!

[@MatthewLoom]

"You can sorta imagine some meat in there" Based!

[@MeAncient]

If you use your imagination! TFW, Matthew.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

You had to pay for your gear?

[@MeAncient]

you heard it right! TFW!

[@carmine_8678]

when I was in the uniform budget was 350 bucks a year a blouse cost 75 trousers the same not to mention updates getting promoted and all the alterations to uniforms because we have like 10 and boots Good Lord those are like 175, so yeah, uncle Sam got his.

[@MeAncient]

The companies awarded those contracts did all right, for sure. TFW!

[@brsnow225]

If you want to go crazy and review a pink bag human aid ration I’ve got a box, I’ll send you a few, just need to know if you want lentils with your beans or beans with your lentils…..the red pepper flakes are the only upside, you get matches at least, if you’ve got time and a place to make a fire, you can have warm wallpaper paste with your red pepper flakes

[@MeAncient]

Sounds intriguing. Is it one of those Humanitarian Meals? TFW!

[@brsnow225]

@@MeAncient yeah I was trying to get my spell check to say humanitarian aid, of course now it works

[@sarahlachman1349]

better hope noone has nut allergies eating those "NEW" mres! XD I like the point you made though, when at war, you gotta eat what their is available! Troops are spoiled a little TOO much these days.

[@decarlosperry5111]

As always I enjoyed your review and I’m really digging these comparison videos, you are a awesome person and I can tell you are a really good man and I’m honored that you allow us into your life with these reviews and stories of the time you served enjoy the rest of your vacation and I’m looking forward to the next review 👍🏾

[@MeAncient]

Thank you for those kind words, Carlos. TFW, as always.

[@davidherzog58]

the spiced cider is meant to be consumed HOT.

[@MeAncient]

I agree, but I don't think it would have changed the taste. TFW, David! BTW, you aren't from Iowa, by any chance? We knew a family with the last name of Herzog when I was growing up in Iowa.

[@davidherzog58]

@MeAncient I grew up mostly outside Chicago, But we did live in or near Des Moines for a time when I was a Baby.

[@peterreily1490]

I respect the military, but what do you really get? Nothing. Contractors though, you’re fighting for your big paycheck. Sorry, if I’m fighting and gambling my life the risk better be worth the reward. I love y’all that do it, insane amount of respect. There’s a reason one speaks of crayons with 3 meals a day though. Contractors eat proper, paid proper, risk everything and if survive leave with something substantial and return to a job that pays over $45k a year. Again I have massive respect for our military but… crayons eaters is probably a proper colloquialism.

[@MeAncient]

Everyone joins for different reasons. If it's for the money, here are better options for many people. TFW!

[@dirkschmitz7884]

Vegetarian is not vegan ^^

[@VatoMookie]

Vegan in the title gets more clicks

[@MeAncient]

I learned that today. TFW, Dirk.

[@MeAncient]

Vegan in the title fit better than Vegetarian.......TFW, Mookie!

[@VatoMookie]

@@MeAncient whats tfw lol?

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

@@VatoMookie”thanks for watching”

[@michael-dm2bv]

10:30. Peanuts and chocolate peanut butter and pretzels and you talk about missing deserts?❤ Wtf...❤

[@MeAncient]

Michael, the newer MRE couldn't hold a candle to the desserts in the older one. TFW!

[@TheUnholyLotus]

just saying about the title... it is "vegetarian" not "vegan" and they are different... normally i don't nitpick but a vegan wouldn't eat those.

[@MeAncient]

Yeah, I just learned that today. Thanks for educating me and TFW!

[@firewalker1372]

The cheese Tortellini was my favorite and I am no where near a vegetarian 😂

[@MeAncient]

It wasn't too bad, that's for sure. A pleasant surprise, really. TFW

[@sm-mi8cw]

milk in the caramel always goes bad first but I guess its vegan so no milk? some kind of cream?

[@MeAncient]

Should have said, "Vegetarian," if that makes a difference. Nuts were also rancid. TFW!

[@mamoran]

You say everyone in the military should eat the same meals but you are literally eating a vegan meal which is for people who don't want to eat animal products, often on ethical or religious grounds 🤦‍♂

[@MeAncient]

Yes, that's what I think, for the reasons stated. TFW!

[@Nick-eh5rj]

Bro did you guys ever figure out the wind proof matches? It's shocking to me that a supposed marine doesn't know what wind proof matches are.

[@Frank-ux4di]

It saddens me to hear that asa changed his chanel to subscription only to watch his videos. Gana miss him😢

[@MeAncient]

Frank, he published a new video recently. Take a look at his Ace Videos 2 channel……..

[@Frank-ux4di]

@@MeAncient already did. Gana miss him. When is your next video. Just watched micha new video

[@MeAncient]

@@Frank-ux4di I’m hoping Sunday, but we’ll have to see……been traveling a lot

[@Frank-ux4di]

I love you and your sons content and videos but love the best when you're with the boys cause lost my dad in 2010 and it heartbreaking. Love golfing with him. So love the videois with you and your sons

[@tylerbuchholz1553]

You know Vegan and Vegitarian are differant things right? 😝

[@MeAncient]

I do now......I thought they were essentially the same thing, but I have learned from the comments (and Asa) that they are different. Learn something new every day. BTW, 'Vegan' fits better than 'Vegetarian' in the caption. TFW, Tyler!

[@tylerbuchholz1553]

@@MeAncient I could never go without dairy xD Esp cheese and ice cream

[@tomritter493]

Your right about the cohesive meals pertaining to a team BUT I'm told tje army got sued because of the how do you say it ?no ethnic meals 😅😅 oh man we didn't pay for.up front but .rip loose anything like that it was double wed order from brigade qiatermasters it was cheaper

[@I.am_Groot]

Those pesky rights and freedoms upheld by the Constitution...

[@MeAncient]

See my comment to Steven two comments above.......

[@MeAncient]

Well, if that's the case, it's B#**s#it. I'm just sayin'.........

[@stevencsb]

I'm a fan of yours but I have to be honest and tell you that, being a religious man yourself, I was surprised by the lack of sensitivity that you displayed towards other religions in this video. So, Muslims and jews who adhere to halal or kosher should either sacrifice they're religious beliefs or not join the military?

[@MeAncient]

No, Steven. When I was active duty, we kicked people out for all kinds of allergies, maladies, and things that couldn't be rectified (like sleepwalking) to keep the unit operational for the duties required. It's as I stated, the purpose of the military is to kill people and break things. It's accomplished with many people acting as one toward those goals. Plus there is the logistical nightmare, as a guy commented who was in supply while active duty pointed out, of committing to get the right meals to the right troops at the right time. You don't need more complications like that when carrying out a mission. If someone wants to join an institution to do some good, there's always the Peace Corps and such like to get with to carry out that mission. TFW, as always!

[@stevencsb]

@MeAncient i have never served in the military, but that seems to be a fair and rational answer to what some might consider a tough question. Kudos to you sir.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@stevencsb Not sure I would attach fair and rational to the notion that somehow a military unit tasked with feeding troops is incapable of efficiently managing rations that allow for a few dietary differences. The military in general is a logistical nightmare given its size, duties, and vast area of deployment. This is a video about MRE rations. Of all places you might be feeding people without an extensive knowledge of their dietary preferences the military is not one of them.

[@MechaEmperor7000]

Whenever I go for a vegetarian option i opt for indian ones. This is cuz most of the american "vegetarian" options are just the normal foods but with the meat taken out. And when you remove a component of a meal, even if it fills you up it leaves you feeling wanting. Granted I know you don't have much choice when you're in the military, but I wish people in the quartermasters department would learn this for future menus. Seek out actual vegetarian dishes and not just remove the meat component and call it a day.

[@MeAncient]

I much prefer meat menus but that vegetarian MRE wasn't bad. TFW!

[@MechaEmperor7000]

@@MeAncient If you ever get the chance, grab the Saag Paneer curry MRE. Pair it with some rice or flatbreads and you'll never miss meat again.

[@MeAncient]

Where can I get one? Do you have any ideas?@@MechaEmperor7000

[@MechaEmperor7000]

@@MeAncient unfortunately not the MRE version. But they do pack them in retort pouches and sell em in Walmart here in canada as a civilian version. it's really good but more or less just Chef Boyardee but Indian. I buy from the brand Ashoka but Gits is also good. Although I have it on good authority (i.e: several indian grandmas) that it's shite compared to the real stuff lol. EDIT: It's called Palak Paneer on the version from Ashoka, which presumably means it doesn't use spinach (as, from what I understand, Saag means spiniach or something). But it tastes like spinach so I don't know if that's a different name but the same ingredient, or it's just that processed.

[@michaelandersson2856]

👍

[@MeAncient]

TFW, Michael!

[@StonerJames]

What's the point with the matches in the MREs today when they quit giving out cigarettes with them a long time ago. When you got smokes in the MREs then I could see the necessity with the matches. Removing the smokes took out and away probably the only pleasure the military personnel had. Because the MREs may taste like shit, but a smoke always tasts good after any meal. Since I dont believe one single solitary word that the government tells me, just like the late, great comedian George Carlin aloso did, the government may say that smoking today is bad for you, I say bullshit. I've been smoking since I was 12, now 50, and I never get sick. I can count on one hand the times I've been to the doctor in my 50 years. I don't get sick because my immune system is still fully intact since I have never had a single vaccine in all of my 50 years. My mom is a nurse an RN and thank the good Lord above she knew the dangers of them back then. She knew that all vaccines main job is to suppress the immune system because although she was a nurse, she knew that doctors only made money from sick people so the doctors then and even today main job is to keep you sick. They poison (medicine) they give you will never cure anything. My mom being a Christian, as am I, knows what the bible says about pharmaceuticals or pharmakia as the bible calls them. But she knew tne wonders of herbal medicine like the wonder drug cannabis that cures 90% of what the doctors write prescriptions for. Cancer is one.

[@MeAncient]

James, I 'm glad to hear you are in good health. I think the smoking thing has individual effects, My mother in law smoked 2 packs of Pal Mals since she was 12 and lived to be 84. My father smoked intermittently thru his adult life and died of lung cancer when he was 68. My brother died of lung cancer when he was 58 and smoked as well. I think there's a genetic element to the cancer thing. I never took a liking to the taste of smoking so outside of smoking to stay awake when I was driving (mostly in the Corps), I didn't smoke. TFW!

[@kathycazenave7434]

Soon you would be ok with only having vegetarian mres so everyone would be eating the same thing?

[@MeAncient]

Kathy, no way! Give me the meat!!! TFW

[@dukeeod1650]

I was shocked that my first day at Basic training I had to pay for my haircut.

[@MeAncient]

Yeah, I was surprised as well. TFW!

[@clinton65565]

No meatless for me, meat for me real meat or im not eating it anyway enjoy the videos

[@MeAncient]

Clinton, I'm with you on that. Having said that, this particular new meal wasn't bad at all. TFW!

[@clinton65565]

Awesome

[@dariusdeboer5498]

It is vegetarian and not vegan Change your title of your you tube vidieo. Because it is miss information. yummie.

[@MeAncient]

Darius, You are correct on that score. I learned something on this one. I thought the words were synonyms. I got that wrong. However, the word 'Vegetarian' doesn't fit on the thumbnail I wanted to use so I switched to 'Vegan.'' It was a good meal, which surprised me. TFW!