Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) meals have been a staple of the U.S. military for decades, providing troops with nutritious and convenient food in the field. As technology advances, so does MREs – and 2022 is no exception! The Department of Defense recently announced that it plans to upgrade its Meal Ready-to-Eat (MRE) program by introducing new menus and improved packaging for soldiers in 2022.

The upgraded MREs will feature more diverse menu options designed specifically to meet the needs of today’s soldiers while still maintaining nutritional value as well as convenience when on deployment or training exercises away from base camp facilities with limited access to fresh foods or kitchen amenities like refrigerators/freezers etc.. Some examples include:

– Tex Mex Chicken Bowl – A flavorful combination of chicken breast chunks, black beans & corn simmered in a spicy tomato sauce served over brown rice

– Mediterranean Vegetable Stew– Hearty stew made with chickpeas, potatoes & vegetables simmered in an herbed tomato broth

– Turkey Sausage Scramble– Scrambled eggs mixed with turkey sausage crumbles & diced peppers topped off with shredded cheese

In addition to these exciting new entrée choices, there are also numerous sides such as macaroni salad; mashed potatoes; fruit cups; beef jerky snacks; trail mix bars plus other assorted items available depending on individual preferences/needs. All entrees come packaged separately from side dishes which helps keep them, fresher, longer without compromising taste or quality once reheated prior consumption time frame passes expiration date printed on package label accordingly. Additionally, all meals are freeze dried which ensures they remain shelf stable at room temperature up until their designated use by dates even if not stored properly under conditions usually found during deployments abroad i e extreme temperatures etc .. Lastly , each meal will be individually sealed within airtight mylar bags containing oxygen absorbers prevent spoilage due contamination any kind airborne bacteria commonly associated open containers left exposed elements outdoors long periods time thus making them ideal choice those who travel often need quick easy grab go type sustenance readily accessible anytime day night regardless location !