Scientists have just developed a combat-ready pizza that will make it so that soldiers can eat it while they serve!

While they are in the field, soldiers eat only MREs (meals ready to eat), and scientists have been working tirelessly for the past twenty years to make these meals tastier. Military questionnaires that are handed out to soldiers have found that they most want to eat pizza, and now, scientists have finally granted the wishes of servicemen and women everywhere!

It was just announced that the MRE pizza meal is ready for deployment!

“It scored pretty well, On our scale it got a seven. Nine is the highest. I think M&M’s get an eight,” said Army food technologist Michelle Richardson.

“You have to remember, these were designed to be eaten when you are wet, cold and hungry. They taste better then,” added Combat Feeding Directorate, David Accetta.

Jeff Pond, a chef of an artisanal pizza restaurant from Area Four in Boston, was asked what he thinks about the MRE pizza meal.

“There is a philosophy that no pizza is bad pizza,” he said as he looked at the meal.  “but I’m wondering what I’ve gotten myself into.” After taking his first bite, he added, “You know, they’re not far off … It reminds me of the frozen pizzas I had as a kid.”

“I actually like this,” he continued. “Think about it — their job, designing a pizza that will last, is much harder than what I do. It’s cool they would go through all that to deliver something like this for the average soldier.”

The Army food technologist will likely be happy with this review, as it is not easy to develop a decent pizza that could last months in a pre-sealed pouch. We’re glad that soldiers will finally be able to enjoy pizza while they serve their country!