[HiJinx]

an award for having the best mess in the Company.

I went on bivouac with a Brit unit once - their idea of field rations would put many mess halls to shame. The Battalion chef would send a few of his crew to the closest town for fresh food that he would then prepare. You know those stainless steel cook centers you can get from the high-end home improvement stores? You know, 6 burners, 2 grills, a double sink and dishwasher?

This guy had a field kitchen that would put one of those babies to shame! Ah, that's one thing the Brits did extremely well. That, and huge urns of hot tea in the TOC.

[mylife]

Yeah, and they get beer and rum rations.

Limey Bastages! L0L

[AZamericonnie]

The Battalion chef would send a few of his crew to the closest town for fresh food

Gotta Love that guy!

[SandRat]

along with “Bangers” and eggs for breakfast. lol

[yarddog]

I used to work with a lady whose Son was in the 101st Airborne during Desert Storm. He said they were way out in the middle of nowhere working beside the French Foreign Legion.

As they were getting ready for their meal, they noticed the French were about to be fed a real feast. The American Lieutenant went over and talked to the French. He came back and the two units swapped meals. He said the French meal was great. The fascinating thing is the French thought the MREs were good.