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Resources for Veterans, Military Members, & Their Families

Home Base @HCPL — Where Military Life Meets Community Support


Welcome to Home Base @HCPL, a resource hub for military families, veterans, service members, and caregivers in the Fort Knox region. We provide trusted information, helpful resources, and community connections to support military life in Hardin County.

VETERAN RESOURCES

American Legion
The Nation's largest wartime veterans service aimed at advocating patriotism across the U.S. through diverse programs.


Kentucky Dept of Veterans Affairs

Provides benefits counseling, long-term care, veterans cemeteries, and programs supporting health, education, employment, and specialized veteran populations.


National Archives Veterans' Benefit 

Offers access to military service records and documentation needed to establish eligibility for veterans’ benefits.


Senior Veterans Service Alliance
A nonprofit providing guidance and resources for veterans and families, and connecting users with eldercare-related service providers nationwide.


Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN)
A member-driven community network advocating for the individual and collective needs of service women.

Supporting Veterans and Military Families

An Institute of Museum and Library Services resource offering demographics, statistics, and insights on veterans’ needs, including common misperceptions.


Talking Book Library

Provides free library services for individuals unable to read print due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities.


Department of Veterans Affairs  Provides health care, education, disability, financial, and funeral benefits for U.S. military veterans.


Veterans Crisis Line
A confidential, toll-free support line (Dial 988, press 1) connecting veterans and their supporters with trained VA responders during crises.


Veterans Justice Outreach Program
Identifies and engages justice-involved veterans early to connect them with VA services and support.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Active Heroes

Provides comprehensive support and healing programs for military veterans and their families.

Blue Star Families
Strengthens military families by connecting them with supportive civilian communities and organizations.

Military OneSource
A 24/7 resource offering information, guidance, and tools—including tax support, spouse employment assistance, training, and relocation services—for military members and families.

Red Cross

Supports service members, veterans, and their families during critical moments with emergency assistance and essential services.

USO

A nonprofit organization providing morale, wellness, and recreation services to U.S. military members and their families.

Fort Knox Specific Resources:

FINDING A JOB

       A one-stop solution for job seekers and employers. Veterans receive no-cost priority service to help with             the transition to post-military careers.

       A statewide network of employers committed to hiring veterans.

Disclaimer: Home Base @HCPL provides links and information for the convenience of service members, veterans, and their families. HCPL is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fort Knox, or any branch of the U.S. military. All linked websites and resources are publicly available and maintained by the respective organizations. The library offers these materials for informational purposes only and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of external content.