Nearly 160 soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood were deployed Monday to support United States allies and partners in Europe.

Military is top of mind for many people, especially considering Veterans Day is a federal holiday. So, what does serving in the military really look like? In honor of today, here are five things that will likely surprise you about the military lifestyle. While in Iraq, a soldier lost a weapon, and my unit made us look for the weapon until it was found. Happy Veterans Day to all of my battle buddies who have served, and to the ones still serving.