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A viral video showing breakfast being served to U.S. soldiers has elicited widespread reactions among Nigerians on social media.
In the clip, the soldiers are seen moving along a serving line, receiving different food items from separate stations, including a piece of steak, what appeared to be a cream-based side, sweet corn, cake and protein bars.
The video has generated discussion online, with many Nigerians comparing the meal to the rations reportedly served to soldiers in other countries and commenting on the perceived differences in welfare and food provisions for military personnel.
Check out some reactions gathered below …
@G_benky said: “By the way, this is also shocking to the US Army, no wonder you could see the use of camera for the meal session..because, they are only used to MRE (Meal-Ready to-Eat).. it’s actually a processed and packed food for men and women in the front line or Military Outpost”
@Epfhraim wrote: “They are well disciplined not to take more than one..
Noticed them saying thank you for every scoop”
@uchekingdavid said: “Atleast better food dey belle to carry go instead of drinking Garri 
”
@Slinker_Aj remarked: “Just see how protein is present in steak, Vitamin in the fruit and then you have chocolate as well, why they no go look healthy while combining the different classes of food, but in Nigeria it’s always Carbohydrates and a pinch of that small thing called meat”
@jahmonation9 said: “There are reasons why we called them developed nation.
Nigeria should stop comparing ourselves with developed nations
Yes we want a better nation , maybe we get there soon”
@AlanHayesxo said: “The funny thing is US army soldiers consider themselves very underfed, and yet their idea of “we could get better” is what our soldiers can’t even dream of, even on the best of occasions, rank and file can’t dream of a diverse healthy meal as this…..just sad”
@Rohmeela said: “Nigerian soldiers go think say na Ai”
@obotubong opined: “America defense budget is 1.5 trillion dollars NOT naira ooo. So plse allow us breath”
Watch video below …
Nigerians react to video showing breakfast meal served to U.S. soldiers pic.twitter.com/nYg0KpWdLP
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 29, 2026