United States Coast Guard Pipe Band
| United States Coast Guard Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
The U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band pictured in 2010. | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Drum Major | Kevin Conquest |
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.