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Serving those who served the Commonwealth and this great nation

That is our mission, our job and our privilege. We work every day to make sure Kentucky's 335,000 veterans and their families receive all the benefits and services they have earned.

On this website you will find information on benefits counseling, skilled nursing 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.

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New I Support Veterans License Plate Unveiled

Ernie West and Rep. Pullin with new license plate

Greenup County Clerk Pat Heineman, Medal of Honor recipient Ernie West and Rep. Tanya Pullin with a mockup of the new license plate that will be available July 1. Part of the fee for the new plate will go to support veterans programs.


Governor Beshear Signs
Veterans Drivers License Bill

 

 

 

 

On March 29, Governor Beshear signed HB 221, allowing veterans to get a "Veteran" designation on their driver's license to serve as official government identification. Carlos Pugh, left, of the VFW, Rep. Tanya Pullin, chair of the House veterans committee and sponsor of the bill, and KDVA Commissioner Ken Lucas attended the signing.

Read the press release here. [PDF 82KB]

 

Women Veterans Meet and Greet

Women Veterans networking

The first Kentucky Women Veterans Meet and Greet was a great success March 17 in Louisville. About 100 women veterans networked and gathered information on jobs, health and other services from 40 organizations.

See more pictures here.

 

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KDVA Headquarters
1111B Louisville Rd.
Frankfort, KY  40601
(502) 564-9203
(800) 572-6245
FAX (502) 564-9240

 

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