Background
Wills, Duane Arthur was born on March 10, 1939 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of Vernon Robert and Sonoa Lucielle (Gregory) Wills.
Wills, Duane Arthur was born on March 10, 1939 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of Vernon Robert and Sonoa Lucielle (Gregory) Wills.
Bachelor in History, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961. Master of Science in Personnel Management, George Washington University, 1972. Associate of Arts in Systems Management, George Washington University, 1973.
Postgraduate, Army War College, 1981.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1961; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Marine Corps commanding officer Marine Fighter Squadron 235, United States Marine Corps, Kaneone, Hawaii., 1981-1982; commander Marine Aircraft Group 24, United States Marine Corps, Kaneone, Hawaii., 1983-1984; commander 31st Marine Amphibious Unit, United States Marine Corps, Western Pacific, 1984-1985; chief of staff Fleet Marine Forces Pacific, United States Marine Corps, Honolulu, 1985-1987; director Plans Division, United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1988-1989; commanding general 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, United States Marine Corps, Okinawa, Japan, 1989-1990; deputy chief of staff aviation, United States Marine Corps, Washington, since 1990.
Member National Aeronautical Society, Marine Corps Aviation Association, American NELO Society.
Married Patty Jean Reslock, June 23, 1961. Children: Cynthia Lee, Roamy Jean, Laurie Susan.