In 1966 I was opening 1949 and 1950 C's. Around 1967 I was using the back of the C carton as a post card and they were dated 1953 to 1958. Tasted the same. LOL Only the cigaret boxes changed. In '67 I had not seen a Chesterfield or Pall Mall unfiltered cig in years but there they were in the C rat box. Fruit cocktail was still the same. Anyone remember shake-a-puddin? A wise man could trade pudding up in the hills for LRRP rations in 1968. We thought these were the end all late night snacks because SOG/MACV had an ice machine and a gasoline hot water heater that ran all night so the ladies could have hot water to shave with. I guy just off guard wet and cold could round up a hot LRRP stew and a cold chocolate with a pudding back. I still see today's troops gripe about the MRE rations so not much has changed. I hope P.B. and J. and/or cheese on crackers is still issued. LOL
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