Base realignment and closures (BRAC) are often met with consternation from many members of the military community, but as the debate as to whether another round is necessary wears on, the Army has voiced its support for the plans.

Mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad have entered nearly every realm, but the military has remained one of the lone exceptions. However, that may soon be over, as the Pentagon's Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) recently approved them for use.

Over the last several years, the military has made a concerted effort to be more energy efficient in a wide variety of ways, with some of the heaviest emphasis being placed on the use of solar power.

Whether it's struggles finding a job or difficulty adapting to a new lifestyle, many service members face challenges once they leave the military.

Service members and their families have often been targeted by predatory lenders, and despite efforts from legislators to offer the military community protection, unscrupulous pay-day loan companies are still findings ways to take advantage of troops and their loved ones.

Thousands of service members suffered physical wounds in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many have also had to overcome injuries that aren't visible to the naked eye.

The use of social media has helped people from all walks of life stay in touch, and the military community has likely benefited more than anyone else. Unlike in decades past, deployed service members can be connected to their loved ones with the click of a button.

Service members often struggle to find jobs upon leaving the armed forces, but the railroad industry in particular has proven to be particularly welcoming to the military community.

Few people encounter more stress than mothers in the military, and first lady Michelle Obama recently paid tribute to their sacrifice.

Of all the challenges that sequestration has presented to the armed forces, the uncertainty surrounding what will be cut and when is among the biggest obstacles. Not knowing what areas will have less funding or whether the cuts will be reversed has caused concern among many of the military's top officials, including the Army's chief of staff General Ray Odierno.