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    Posted on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 by venturesurplus — Leave a comment

    An Overview of Current Marine Corps Camo

    https://youtu.be/OzeMZVMHVZI

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    Categories: Army Gear History, Army History
    Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by venturesurplus — Leave a comment

    The Evolution of Army Camo from 1981 to Present Day

    The US Army went through many iterations of camo uniforms. From pre-1981, where it was in limited use, to 1981 where it was first adopted for the entire force, to present day. There are many patterns to choose from. https://youtu.be/d53O9qCJJoY

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    Categories: Army Gear History, Army History
    Posted on April 2, 2019April 6, 2020 by venturesurplus — Leave a comment

    The Army MRE is a Modern Marvel. Here’s how it came to be.

    A Brief History of the MRE

    What is an M.R.E? MRE or Meal Ready to Eat is a collective meal of different types of food in one package specifically designed for rough conditions. How many calories does an MRE have? 1,200 How long is the MRE’s shelf life? 10 Years Where was the MRE Developed? Research for the MRE began in…

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