Unexpectedly, the U.S. military pilot who was rescued, during the 48 hours of being trapped, was surprisingly able to brush his teeth with toothpaste and apply sunscreen (SunX50) 😅
This also indirectly shows that the U.S. military's supply system considers not only survival and combat needs but also the most basic personal care.
Let's talk about the field rations left by the rescued U.S. military pilot, the beef stick.
The beef stick in the picture is the "Teriyaki Beef Stick (MSR Teriyaki Beef Stick)" from U.S. military rations.
The Teriyaki Beef Stick in the U.S. military MREs is a high-protein, ready-to-eat sweet and salty snack.
It is made from high-quality beef, with added soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and a smoky flavor, usually containing no trans fats.
As part of battlefield supplies, this compact beef stick provides soldiers with a quick energy boost and is a favored MRE side dish.
It belongs to military-customized ration components (contract food), produced by different food suppliers.
The packaging typically does not highlight the brand but instead labels functional information, such as "Teriyaki Beef Stick", NSN (National Stock Number), or contract number, along with quality markings like "inspection / approved".
Moreover, the same "Teriyaki Beef Stick" may come from different manufacturers, such as SOPAKCO, AmeriQual, Wornick, etc.
Not only that, but in any environment, the U.S. military seems to strive to maintain the basic physical condition of soldiers, even in the most extreme situations, details like teeth and skin are not overlooked.
Do you envy such an army?
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