Military History/Record: Ribbons/Awards, Journey e.g. basic->ait->duty_station etc., Trainings, Equipment

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1. Webpage Structure and Layout:

• Welcome Section

  • Welcome message and a brief introduction about military service
  • Hero image (e.g., flag, silhouette of soldiers, etc.)
  • Navigation bar with links to different sections: "Service Overview" "Awards & Honors" "Military Education" "Special Assignments"

• Service Overview Section:

  • Display service details such as rank, branch, enlistment and separation dates, total active service time, and places served
  • Include a timeline or journey map that visually represents military career progression.

• Awards & Honors Section:

  • Showcase decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons
  • Each award should have an individual card with a brief description, the criteria for earning it, and possibly an image of the medal/ribbon
  • A photo gallery or carousel to visually display the medals and ribbons

• Military Education Section:

  • List completed military courses and special training

• Special Assignments Section:

  • Highlight key assignments, such as deployments
  • Use maps for duty stations, etc.

2. Technical Features:

• Dynamic Content:

  • Use Flask to pull in dynamic content like service details, awards, and assignments from a database

• Interactive Timeline:

  • Create an interactive timeline using JavaScript (e.g., using libraries like TimelineJS) to allow users to explore your service history visually

• Map Integration:

  • Integrate Google Maps or another mapping service to show the locations of your deployments or duty stations

• Image Gallery:

  • Set up an image gallery with a lightbox feature to display photos of medals, service locations, and any relevant military imagery

3. Design and Aesthetics:

• Color Scheme:

  • Olive Green/RedWhiteBlue

• Typography:

  • Serif/Sans-Serif

• Visual Elements:

  • Incorporate military icons, badges, and insignia where appropriate
  • Use subtle textures like camouflage patterns or military document backgrounds to enhance the design

4. Additional Features:

• Veteran Support Links:

  • Provide links to veteran support organizations or resources

• Veteran Stories or Blog:

  • Blog section to share stories or tips for transitioning veterans

5. Implementation Plan:

• Flask Setup:

  • Incorporate necessary routes, templates, and static files

• Database Integration:

  • SQLAlchemy for managing database

• Template Design:

  • Extend current Jinja2 to new HTML Design