Chaplian Billy Duke was presented with a Life Membership in the Marine Corps League, courtesy of the Pineywoods Detachment for his service to the Detachment since it's establishment, his support of veterans at the Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic in Lufkin, his ongoing support of veterans programs in the Nacogdoches area, and for his "Can-Do" spirit. Billy is a veteran of WWII, and served with 2nd Battallion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific campaign including the battle for Iwo Jima.