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Military families are bearing heavy burdens as they repeatedly watch their loved ones go off to fight conflicts halfway around the world. Long rotations in dangerous areas mean that wives, husbands, children and parents must handle the workload at home short one helper as they try to stave off the fears and worries associated with caring about someone in a war zone. Because most people in the country lack an understanding of this situation, these families can feel isolated or unappreciated, and National Guard and Reserve families may not even have the support of a base community. For those who have lost a loved one on the battlefield, the number of people who can empathize is even smaller.

For many people, the concept of charities that support the military is purely academic. Even those who have served may never have needed help. But for me and my family, the services rendered by one such charity made a huge and lasting difference in our lives.

Love of the game has inspired athletes through the ages to overcome adversity and reach new heights. But their efforts pale in comparison to that of a group of veterans determined to continue playing despite life-altering amputations. Already proven to be men of commitment by their decisions to serve their country, the members of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will settle for nothing less than competing at or near their pre-war levels, refusing any excuses or low expectations.

For years, AFCEA International and its many members have been dedicated to providing financial, material and emotional support to the military community. Among the various charities that benefit from these donations is the Fisher House Foundation, which offers free lodging to troops, veterans and their families when a loved one is in a military or veteran medical facility.

The People's Liberation Army Navy has at its disposal a variety of boats and ships for use in littoral waters. They are organized under separate maritime agencies that carry out specific missions officially similar to their counterparts in other countries. Yet, despite their diverse nature, these vessels together constitute an unofficial fourth fleet for the Middle Kingdom's navy.

The U.S. Defense Department may become its own cellular provider. This move, which would involve centralizing control of mobile devices, would improve security and potentially save money.

Commanders in Afghanistan are experiencing a reduced decision cycle through use of a radio that extends the network down to—and provides situational awareness at—the lowest levels while allowing warfighters to access the network while on the move.

The increasing complexity of government networks is compelling managers to turn to solutions for monitoring that are as diverse as the networks they operate. Their needs are varied, but their goal is the same. In this era of electronic government, departments and agencies continually search for ways to improve network performance and ensure that the networks remain healthy and robust.