The Arkansas Department of
Veterans Affairs


Serving Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.

Major General (Ret) Kendall Penn

2nd Secretary of the Arkansas
Department of Veterans Affairs

Previously served over 34 years in the Arkansas National Guard, culminating as the Adjutant General.


Veteran Benefits


Arkansas Veterans are eligible for many benefits, both state and federal.