06.26 MRE Case with FREE SHIPPING - A/B Combo (24 Pack, 2 Cases)

BUYER ADVISORY: Understanding MRE Inspection Dates

Some Amazon sellers and surplus dealers advertise MREs with "2026" or "2027" inspection dates at prices that seem too good to be true. Before you buy, understand what that date actually means.

What Are Inspection Extensions?
The U.S. military allows 18-month inspection extensions on MRE cases that pass visual and environmental checks. A case originally inspected in January 2024 can be relabeled with a July 2025 inspection date, based on paperwork, not new production or product testing.

Example: A case packed in 2021, originally inspected January 2024, receives an 18-month extension. It is now advertised as a "2025 inspection" MRE. The food inside is still from a 2021 production run.

What Extended-Date Sellers Are Actually Shipping:
- "2026 Inspection Date" = Cases originally inspected 2024 or earlier, extended by 18 months
- "2027 Inspection Date" = Cases originally inspected 2025 or earlier, extended by 18 months
- Low prices on "current" MREs = Older production runs with extended shelf life labels

What You Get From King Surplus:
- Genuine factory-stamped inspection dates, not extended
- Current military production runs (2023 pack / 2026 inspection)
- We do not ship blacked-out or bad TTIs (Time Temperature Indicators). Failed indicators are pulled from stock.
- A/B Combo only, no AA or BB.

Price Comparison: When you see competitors advertising "2026 dated" MREs at lower prices, check the fine print. Real 2026-dated cases from reputable sellers are priced comparably to ours. The discount comes from the date extension, not a better deal.

Case A (Menus 1-12)
1. Chili with Beans
2. Beef, Shredded in Barbecue Sauce
3. Chicken with Egg Noodles and Vegetables
4. Spaghetti with Beef and Sauce
5. Chicken Chunks
6. Beef Taco
7. Beef Strips in Tomato Sauce
8. Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
9. Beef Stew
10. Chili and Macaroni
11. Cheese Pizza Slice
12. Elbow Macaroni in Tomato Sauce

Case B (Menus 13-24)
13. Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
14. Mexican Rice & Bean Bowl
15. Mexican Style Chicken Stew
16. Chicken Burrito Bowl
17. Pork Sausage Patty (Maple Flavor)
18. Beef Ravioli in Meat Sauce
19. Jalapeno Pepper Jack Beef Patty
20. Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions
21. Lemon Pepper Tuna
22. Beef Goulash
23. Pepperoni Pizza Slice
24. Southwest Style Beef and Black Beans

Menu contents are subject to substitution or change by the military contractor. Menus listed reflect current production as of the date of this listing.