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Military Energy Gum: From Military Innovation to Civilian Performance Booster
- Eugene Nielsen
MEG was developed at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research to keep warfighters alert in conditions where coffee and energy drinks aren't practical. Caffeine absorbed through the mouth hits faster than any beverage — the same formula the military validated over 20+ years is now available to civilians.
Military Energy Gum Becomes First Gum to Earn NSF Certified for Sport
- NSF
MEG is the first gum ever to earn NSF Certified for Sport® — the certification recognized by MLB, the NHL, and USADA and recommended by the NFL and NBA. Every pouch is tested against 295+ banned substances, so athletes can use it without risking their eligibility.
Military Energy Gum Added to USO Care Package Program
Military Energy Gum is now included in USO Care Packages starting April 2026, reaching service members deployed across more than 100 countries year-round.
The partnership was announced by Ford Gum CEO Scott Lerner, a Marine Corps veteran, alongside USO Care Package Program Manager Sarah Bostic.
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