Two days later, he took the ability to decide to prosecute soldiers accused of sexual assault away from commanders.

FORBES: The Military's 'Invisible War:' A Call To Action To Stop Sexual Assaults

Alonzo Lunsford, who was shot seven times during the rampage in November 2009, said Monday he was upset and angry the judge was allowing Hasan the ability to question the wounded soldiers.

NPR: Fort Hood Suspect To Represent Himself At Trial

Outside a few combat zones like Afghanistan, the ability of U.S. soldiers, sailors and airmen to cope with unexpected challenges will quickly whither.

FORBES: Move up http://i.forbesimg.com t Move down

Another is that the games might provide a way of rapidly improving spatial ability in people such as drivers and soldiers.

ECONOMIST: Psychology and the sexes

For example, their ability to locate pictures of farmers, as opposed to soldiers, was not enhanced.

FORBES: Is War A Side Effect of the Male Libido?

But once a policy decision is made, soldiers are obligated to carry it out to the best of their ability, whether their advice is heeded or not.

WSJ: Our Generals Almost Cost Us Iraq

Jet-packs give people the ability to soar through the air like Superman while protective clothing keeps soldiers and emergency personnel safe from weapons, fire and other extreme elements.

FORBES: Coming Soon: Amazing Superpowers For The Masses

As they faced horrors that forced them to question their ability to cope, their commitment to the war, even their faith in a righteous God, soldiers and civilians alike struggled to retain their most cherished beliefs, to make them work in the dramatically altered world that war had introduced.

NPR: 'Republic of Suffering' Author Drew Gilpin Faust