What is the purpose of the Coast Guard Pipe Band?
The Mission of the Coast Guard Pipe Band is to promote greater public recognition and appreciation of the history, traditions, contributions, sacrifices, roles and missions of the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard, by various activities including, but not limited to, participation of the Pipe Band in memorial services, military balls, highland games, patriotic and military parades, public ceremonies, public concerts, Commissioning Ceremonies for Coast Guard vessels and units, Change of Command Ceremonies, Retirement Ceremonies, funerals of Coast Guard members, or similar ceremonies and events in which any active, reserve or auxiliary component of the Coast Guard or U.S. Armed Forces is participating. We also support the public relations, recognition and recruiting activities of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.