The ArmyHQ site has information relating to both military life and subjects of general interest. For instance, the site contains details on base locations, news about military actions, vacations and recreation, and consumer and health information. Some of what the site provides seems routine but can be quite valuable to someone in the military. For instance, there's a section that helps users figure out how to properly wear their medals. Soldiers can click on the medals they have and a picture will be displayed showing what order the medals should be worn in.
Soldiers can also get training and field manuals through the site.
ArmyHQ also offers free e-mail., and coupons for discounts at local businesses, which users can get by typing in their ZIP codes. And by the end of summer, ArmyHQ hopes to launch a new section that helps soldiers figure out their career path within the military - something that a lot of soldiers never really think about, Alexander said. Many young military recruits don't realize they can set their own direction and set themselves up for life outside of the military. The site will help the soldier home in on a career path, either broadly or specifically, Alexander said. The site will use information the soldier puts into the site, such as what interests or training he has, then create a flow chart for the person.