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Nickname: The Bluegrass State Capital: Frankfort Population: 4,494,379 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 9
American Legion

The American Legion in Kentucky

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120
Local Posts
66
Counties Served
0
With Websites
102
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Jefferson County 12 posts
Washington County 5 posts
Kenton County 4 posts
Nelson County 4 posts
Fayette County 3 posts
Greenup County 3 posts
Harlan County 3 posts
Marshall County 3 posts
Metcalfe County 3 posts
Webster County 3 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kentucky

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23
Local Posts
21
Counties Served
6
With Websites
23
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW Posts

Hopkins County 2 posts
Jefferson County 2 posts
Bullitt County 1 posts
Greenup County 1 posts
Harlan County 1 posts
Lawrence County 1 posts
Letcher County 1 posts
Logan County 1 posts
Meade County 1 posts
Monroe County 1 posts

Veteran Population

282,767 Total Veterans
6.3% of Population
257,019 Male Veterans
25,748 Female Veterans

Veterans by Service Era

Era Veterans Percentage
Post-9/11 43,269 15.3%
Gulf War Era 112,618 39.8%
Vietnam Era 93,563 33.1%
Korean Conflict 13,824 4.9%
World War II 5,035 1.6%
Peacetime 4,384,943 23.1%

Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics

About Kentucky

Famous for its horse racing and bourbon, Kentucky also provides a supportive environment for veterans, offering tax exemptions, employment assistance, and healthcare services.

Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Kentucky

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American Revolution American Revolution 2 organizations

Spanish–American War Spanish–American War 1 organization

World War I World War I 2 organizations

World War II World War II 1 organization

📅 Upcoming Events in Kentucky

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