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Serving Veterans in the Commonwealth

That is our mission, our job, and our privilege. We work every day to make sure Kentucky's 295,000 veterans and their families receive all the benefits and services they have earned. Here you will find information on benefits counseling, skilled long-term care at state veterans centers, dignified interment at state veterans cemeteries, health care, education, employment and special programs for women veterans, homeless veterans and others.

Kentucky Women Veterans Conference 2022

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Benefits and Compensation

Veteran Employment

Women Veterans

Homeless Veterans

Education Programs

Resources

Program Trust Fund

Direct funding for projects and programs that help Kentucky’s veterans, for which other funds are not available.

Show Your Support

Purchase an
'I Support' or a 'Military Service Plate'.

Veterans Home Admissions

You can apply for admission to one of our State Veterans Homes online.
It's quick and easy!

Register for Our Women Veterans Conference

Online Services

Donate to Kentucky's Veterans

Support veterans programs throughout Kentucky that do not otherwise have state funding.

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Request Your Military Records

Complete the following form and mail to our office.

Download Form

Veteran Transportation

Transportation for Veterans to Medical/Behavioral Health Appointments

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Veteran ID Card

Find out how to apply for a Veteran ID Card.

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In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, this Department’s services, assistance, and activities are available to all without regard to race, color, or national origin.