First, a link to the seller if you are in the area and interested...
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/spo/1857948024.html
Second, the date questions....
Looking at this site...
http://www.mreinfo.com/us/mre/mre-date-codes.html
I think they 2008, the pictures are not clear but I just verified the first digit is an 8, not a zero and that fits with the 3 year inspection date.
I found some C-Rats out in the desert on Ft. Bliss in 1980 that had been packed in 1952. Used my P-38 and ate them. Still fine.
The transition to MRE's was great. I really like MRE's especially compared to Beef with Spice Sauce.
I am a lover of the Pesto Penne Pasta - YUM!
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