As the race to control the Arctic intensifies, more research is focused on how to optimize service member performance in the extreme cold, where lack of sleep and appetite, altitude and equipment issues can all affect a warfighter’s ability to function.   Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine’s Military Nutrition Division

Every morning, many of us scour the internet on our phones for a bit before popping some breakfast item into the microwave. Then we head to work using GPS and flip on our sunglasses if it’s too bright out.   A lot of us likely didn’t realize that all those commonplace conveniences were once innovations developed

War Department experts constantly research and implement new technologies to improve the food that supports service members’ ever-changing nutritional needs. A few new creations are helping to optimize warfighter performance during combat and recovery.  The future of expeditionary warfare is currently focused on small, self-sustained units who can operate for extended periods of time in

The old saying “variety is the spice of life” is especially true when it comes to food. While service members in combat will eat whatever they’re given, having good meals that match what they might eat at home is important for morale and readiness. Every year, food scientists at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier

Military cooks and chefs often have the daunting task of cooking for hundreds, if not thousands, of their hungry counterparts. Making tasty, innovative and enjoyable meals on a massive scale isn’t easy.   Luckily, military culinary specialists, as they’re known, have the Armed Forces Recipe Service to use as a guide. The service’s food technologists, chefs

Many comparisons are made between the diet and nutritional needs of service members and those of serious athletes. However, service members face unique constraints and challenges in their operational environments that render those needs very different.   For instance, athletes know the times and specific details of their events, for which they can prepare. Soldiers, sailors,

In June 2006, high above a valley in Afghanistan, 16 soldiers on patrol valiantly tried to stave off a huge swarm of insurgents. It was on that ridge that Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Christopher Monti gave his life while attempting to protect one of his comrades. That moment of courage and selflessness led him