Cool App-titude

Know before you go: this free iPhone app from the U.S. State Department gives travelers easy access to official country information across the globe. Access travel alerts and warnings, maps, embassy locations and more in the click of a button.

Turn your smartphone into a scanner with the Droid Scan Pro app for Android and the DocScanner app for iPhone or Android.

Speak and instantly see your words transcribed into text or email messages. These voice recognition programs create messages five times faster than typing on a keyboard.

Free for a limited time: prepare your family for the challenges of deployment with this comprehensive iPhone app

Turn your smartphone into an extension of your brain with the free Evernote app. It helps you remember anything and everything using notes, snapshots and recordings.

This free app for iPhone and iPad helps soldiers set personal goals and become more resilient in overcoming challenges.

Get all your medical information on the go with the free mPHR app for iPhone. The program gives you instant access to mobile personal health records, including test results, medical history, medications, allergies and immunizations.

An official app from the U.S. Air Force helps candidates prepare for basic military training. The free Fundamentals app for iPhone has tips and information from the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for current or future active duty airmen.

This military-style countdown calendar helps you keep track of important events and keep others in the loop.

Make the most of your layover with the free GateGuru app for frequent travelers. Find a good cup of coffee or the best place to eat when you're stuck between flights.