Are you a Veteran that would like help seeking employment and other benefits? Access our Veterans Live Help and speak directly to Phil Franz, Veterans Advocate for the Personnel Cabinet.
Meet Phil Franz - Veterans Advocate
 Military Service:
- United States Marines: Marine Barracks Duty, Philippines, 2/8 Fox Company, Machine Gunner
- Kentucky National Guard: 2123 Transportation Co.
- U.S. Army: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Education: Eastern Kentucky University: Fire Science Engineering
"I consider it an Honor and privilege to help my heroes, Kentucky Veterans" - Phil Franz
The Veterans Advocate will:
- Help veterans seeking state employment for the first time with filling out the state application.
- Transfer military MOS over to civilian terms.
- Consult with veterans on job opportunities within state government.
- Consult with Personnel Cabinet counselors as to veteran's job skills and time in position.
- Help find lost military records.
- Refer veteran to Veterans Benefits Area Field Representative for benefits counseling.
Veteran's Benefits
Housing Benefits:
- State Veterans Long Term Care
Facilities Financial Assistance Benefits:
- Veterans Loan Program
- New Military Family Assistance Trust Fund
- Military Retiree Pension Exclusion
Employment Benefits:
- State Employment Preference Points for Veterans and Some Family Members
- Service Credit for Military Service to State employees
Education Benefits:
Other State Benefits:
- Homeless Program
- Women Veterans Program
- Burial Honors
- State Veterans Cemeteries
- Special Vehicle License Plates
- Hunting and Fishing Privileges (50% or more service-connected disability)
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