United States Coast Guard Pipe Band
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Not to be confused with United States Coast Guard Band.
The United States Coast Guard Pipe Band is a pipe band and private military unit composed of current and former United States Coast Guard personnel. Though a privately maintained entity, it is formally recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard and provides support to official Coast Guard ceremonies including changes-of-command, funerals, and ship commissioning. The unit was established in 2001 and formally recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Coast Guard-affiliated organization the following year.
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United States Coast Guard Pipe Band | |
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Active | 2002 to Present |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | U.S. Coast Guard |
Type | Military Band/Pipe Band |
Role | Public Duties |
Size | 55 |
Principal Address | Miami, Florida[1] |
Nickname(s) | "The Commandant's Own" |
Colors | Coast Guard Blue Red |
Decorations | Meritorious Team Commendation |
Website | http://www.uscgpipeband.org/ |
Commanders | |
Pipe Major | ML Loudermik[2] |
Drum Major | Kevin Conquest[2] |
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