Finding A Good Meal In A War Zone

The Sporkful | Nov 7, 2016

A group of Marines sets off into the desert with nothing but a compass and a rumor to go on. What they find changes them forever. For Veterans Day, we bring you vets' stories of unforgettable meals on the front lines -- from fishing with grenades in WWII to bartering with Girl Scout cookies in Iraq. (Repeat)

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