I would say at the time, ‘60s – ‘80s, Germany had the best food, rations or otherwise. Remember eating in Germany training areas, gasthofs, and a great variety of eateries from all over the country. Berlin and Bavaria had the best and most respectively. Was TDY in a small village for a month in wine country. We ate in every place in town and it was all great!
US rations: AF, Navy, Army. I ate in many different messes – CPO Mess was nice service, Officers’ Mess in Berlin also good.
Take a look at this site! Very interesting.
http://www.mreinfo.com/index.html
Bob