Our Service | Bill King Detachment #019

Our Service

Service Does Not End When the Uniform Comes Off.

Bill King Detachment #019 serves Marines, veterans, families, and the greater Modesto community through advocacy, outreach, charitable service, remembrance, and the traditions of the Corps.

Mission in Action

Standing Ready to Help

Our detachment exists to continue serving. Sometimes that means helping a veteran find the right resource. Sometimes it means standing beside a family facing hardship, supporting a community program, honoring a fallen Marine, or advocating for those whose service should never be forgotten.

We work alongside veteran organizations, civic groups, community partners, and local leaders to connect people with help, strengthen our community, and preserve the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

Three Core Commitments

Veterans. Community. Marine Corps Traditions.

These three commitments shape how Detachment #019 serves today.

Veterans Advocacy

Helping Marines, veterans, and families connect with resources, support networks, healthcare information, and organizations equipped to assist them.

Community Service

Supporting Toys for Tots, local charities, civic partners, families facing hardship, and other community efforts where our members can make a difference.

Marine Corps Traditions

Preserving fellowship, patriotism, memorial observances, ceremonial honors, and the legacy and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

Veterans & Families

Standing by Our Brothers and Sisters

Veterans can face difficult circumstances long after active service ends. Our role is to stand beside them, help identify available resources, and connect them with organizations and professionals that can provide the assistance they need.

Outreach and assistance for homeless or housing-insecure veterans
Connecting veterans struggling with addiction or substance abuse to appropriate support
Helping veterans transitioning from incarceration reconnect with community resources
Supporting Marines and veterans as they transition to civilian life
Connecting veterans and families with counseling, benefits information, and support networks

Serving Our Community

Service Beyond the Veteran Community

Marine Corps values do not stop at the doors of the Veterans Center. Our members support local families, youth, charitable causes, and civic partners throughout the Modesto area.

Toys for Tots

Supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots mission by helping collect and distribute toys and bringing holiday support to children and families in need.

Community Outreach

Partnering with local charities, civic organizations, and community programs where Marine Corps League members can lend time, experience, and hands-on support.

Families in Need

Helping connect veterans and local families facing hardship with community resources, support programs, and organizations prepared to assist.

Honor & Remembrance

We Remember Their Service.
We Honor Their Sacrifice.

Detachment members participate in honor guards, funeral honors, memorial services, patriotic ceremonies, and community commemorations. These moments are more than tradition—they are a promise that Marines, veterans, and their families will be treated with dignity and that service to our nation will not be forgotten.

We also support events and observances that preserve Marine Corps heritage, strengthen patriotism, and pass the meaning of service to future generations.

Once a Marine… Always a Marine.

How We Can Help

Need Support — or Want to Serve?

Need Help?

If you are a Marine, veteran, or family member looking for assistance, contact Detachment #019. We may be able to connect you with local veteran resources, community organizations, or the right point of contact for your situation.

Contact the Detachment

Want to Help?

Join us in serving veterans and the community. Members and supporters can participate in outreach, ceremonies, charitable activities, community events, and the ongoing work of Detachment #019.

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