First Saturday of every month · 10:00 a.m. (1000 hours) · 3500 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA
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Marine Corps League · Modesto, California

Marine Corps League

Bill King Detachment #019
Veterans · Community · Semper Fidelis
Marine Corps League

Honor
Service
Brotherhood

Bill King Detachment #019 brings Marines, FMF Navy Corpsmen, veterans, families, and community supporters together in service and fellowship.

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Welcome

Once a Marine…
Always a Marine

On behalf of the members of Marine Corps League Bill King Detachment #019, welcome. Our continued mission is one of service, camaraderie, and dedication to our community and fellow veterans.

We proudly uphold the traditions and values of the United States Marine Corps while supporting Marines, veterans, their families, and the greater Modesto community.

Semper Fidelis,
Frank Payne, Commandant

Regular gathering

First Saturday

Time: 10:00 a.m. (1000 hours)
Location: Veterans Service Office
3500 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA

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Our mission in action

Service does not end when the uniform comes off.

01

Veterans advocacy

Connecting veterans and families with support, resources, and a community that stands beside them.

02

Community service

Supporting Toys for Tots, local charities, civic partners, and families facing hardship.

03

Marine traditions

Preserving fellowship, patriotism, memorial observances, and the legacy of the Corps.

Serving our community

Standing ready to help.

Detachment members volunteer, support veterans in difficult circumstances, visit local veterans, and strengthen the community through hands-on service.

  • Toys for Tots and family support
  • Veteran outreach and resource connections
  • Honor guard and memorial participation
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Three ways forward

Stand with Detachment #019

01 · Join the League
Continue serving through regular or associate membership.

02 · Support the mission
Help sustain veteran outreach and local community service.

03 · Meet the detachment
Attend a meeting, ask a question, or join an upcoming event.

Once a Marine… Always a Marine

Semper Fidelis

Honor the legacy. Serve the community. Stand with fellow Marines and veterans.