U.S. Coast Guard Band | |
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Active | 1925 to Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | U.S. Coast Guard |
Type | Military band |
Role | Public duties |
Size | 55[1] |
Part of | USCG Office of Public Affairs |
Garrison/HQ | New London, Connecticut |
Colors | Coast Guard Blue |
Decorations | Coast Guard Unit Commendation |
Website | http://www.uscg.mil/band/ |
Commanders | |
Director | CDR Adam Williamson[1] |
Assistant Director | CWO Jeffrey A. Spenner[1] |
Drum Major | MUCS Brian Nichols[1] |
Conductor Laureate | CAPT Lewis J. Buckley (ret.)[1] |
Insignia | |
Emblem | |
Service Identification Badge |
The United States Coast Guard Band is the premier band representing the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. Established in 1925, the Coast Guard Band is stationed at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The Band frequently appears in Washington, D.C., at presidential and cabinet-level functions on formal and informal occasions. Once a year, it undertakes national and international tours to promote the Coast Guard.
As of 2016, the U.S. Coast Guard Band is the Coast Guard's only professional musical ensemble (a second branch band, the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band, is an auxiliary-staffed organization).