U.S. Coast Guard Band plays on Governor’s Island during Parade of Sail in New York [Image 3 of 5]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

07.04.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashly Murphy 

U.S. Coast Guard PADET New York

U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Brian Nichols, the drum major of the U.S. Coast Guard Band, poses for a photo wearing the band’s ceremonial bearskin hat during events for the Parade of Sail for SAIL250 on Governors Island, New York, July 4, 2026. The U.S. Coast Guard Band participated in Independence Day celebrations commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashly Murphy)

• Date Taken: 07.04.2026
• Date Posted: 07.07.2026 15:05
• Photo ID: 9796997
• VIRIN: 260704-G-GX036-3038
• Resolution: 3151x4727
• Size: 4.13 MB
• Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, US