The Army's newest grub: Caffeinated beef jerky?

Our soldiers may soon be chowing down on caffeine-laced meats with a side of "Zapplesauce"

Beef jerky
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Ever wished your morning cup of coffee tasted a bit meatier? Consider joining the military. An Army laboratory in Natick, Mass., is infusing beef jerky with a coffee cup's worth of caffeine to give soldiers a jolt with their protein. The snack, which looks like a Slim Jim, is part of new initiative to make portable meals more appealing and nutritious. Here's what you should know:

Why is the Army doing this?

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