Apr 21, 2017
Recent Acquisition - Photograph Collection
Original caption on verso: “Type K Field Ration - the Parachute ration - developed by the Quartermaster Corps.”
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Recent Acquisition - Photograph Collection
Original caption on verso: “Type K Field Ration - the Parachute ration - developed by the Quartermaster Corps.”
What was the K Ration?
Introduction The K-ration was a United States military ration consisting of three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner, and supper. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank crews, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for short durations. Packaging of K-rations used during World War II and the Korean War on display…
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A Brief Overview of (US) Military Chocolate
Introduction Military chocolate has been a part of standard United States military rations since the original D-ration bar of 1937. Today, military chocolate is issued to troops as part of basic field rations and sundry packs. Chocolate rations served two purposes: as a morale boost, and as a high-energy, pocket-sized emergency ration. Military chocolate rations are often made in special lots to…
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Ancel Keys: The Legacy of a Giant in Physiology, Nutrition, & Public Health
Ancel Keys: The Legacy of a Giant in Physiology, Nutrition, & Public Health
Research Paper Title Ancel Keys: The legacy of a giant in physiology, nutrition, and public health. Background Ancel Keys, whose life spanned over 100 years (1904-2004), made a wealth of seminal scientific and public health contributions. As a physiologist, nutritionist, and public health scientist, he has left his mark on the 20th century by exploring different areas of physiology and…
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