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Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s first website column! Every issue of Armchair General holds a wealth of military historical knowledge, all neatly packaged in an easily accessible format. The Internet and World Wide Web also hold vast amounts of like information, but not always so convenient or user-friendly. That’s where WebOps can help you, by bringing links to the comfort of your favorite web browser that hopefully make finding the military history you’re looking for online as simple as reading our magazine. And I don’t charge you for a subscription!

Legislation passed through Congress in 1999 and 2004 designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in America. Not only does May house Memorial Day (29th), but also Loyalty Day (1st), VE Day (8th), Military Spouse Day (12th), and Armed Forces Day (20th). So, grab the nearest Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, or Coast Guardsman and give them a hug and/or a handshake, and show them how much you welcome their everyday sacrifices! Done? Great! Now join me in marching around the Internet and quick-timing through these websites that salute and support the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

U.S. Army

The United States Army

This is the United States Army Home Page, the Army’s official online link to and with the American public. This should be your first stop for information regarding current Army operations and references. With links to news, professional writings, photos, the Center of Military History, Soldiers Magazine, and its’ very own browser media player, this site has the U.S. Army covered nationally and internationally.

Army.com – Armies of the World

Army.com is a recruitment-heavy influenced website, but also manages to be a tool for the current Soldier, and those who are thinking of becoming one. Here you’ll find descriptions of many of the benefits of being a Soldier – travel, education, pay rates, loans, and such – along with brief sections on the training required to become a Soldier, through Basic Training, Advanced Individual Training, ROTC programs, and Army Special Operations units. Kudos should also be given for the personalization options available here, from the forums and blog pages to being able to set up your own army.com free e-mail address. And, just for those who still have not tried it, there’s also a link to the free America’s Army game.

Association of the United States Army

" Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America’s Army and the men and women who serve. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army – Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national. "

Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA)

Most of what the average American civilian sees of our nation’s military is the Soldier in green camouflage on their local news, on duty somewhere in the world. There is a whole other world of people in Class A dress uniforms that control and direct the beast of our Army, collectively known as HQDA. This site links to a long list of those agencies’ websites, such as the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army, TRICARE Health Clinic, U.S. Army NATO, and the Military Personnel Service Center.

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