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The Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education (PIE) Program had a phenomenal year in 2023-2024.

Aug. 27, 2024

Education partnership flourishes

The Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education (PIE) Program had a phenomenal year in 2023-2024.

Portrait of Rear Adm. Jeffrey Randall. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

June 26, 2024

Learn how the Coast Guard PIE program builds morale, strengthens community partnerships

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Randall shares his experiences with the Coast Guard’s Partnership in Education Program

Capt. Kelly Denning shares the impact the PIE Program has had on Sector New Orleans. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

June 17, 2024

Learn how the Coast Guard’s Partnership In Education Program can save students’ lives

Capt. Kelly Denning shares the impact the PIE Program has had on Sector New Orleans.

A 2023 art grand-prize winners covering the theme: "MARPOL at 50- Preventing Marine Pollution”

Feb. 26, 2024

Calling all young artists

Coast Guard-sponsored Student Art Contest now accepting submissions for 2024.

Dec. 4, 2023

Empowering minds, transforming communities: Recognizing excellence in PIE

The PIE Awards are an annual recognition where six awards are presented to recognize outstanding Coast Guard units and individuals.

Partners In Education and Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps logos.

Nov. 20, 2023

Partnership In Education (PIE) and JROTC: Inspiring one another

Some military careers begin in high school.

the PIE program at Base Miami Beach and hosted Career Day at Richard B. Ingram Elementary School in Nov. 2022. In the PIE program, Coast Guard members volunteer in local schools to work directly with students on a range of activities that promote students’ well-being and academic achievement. (U.S. Coast Guard photo taken by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ruth Hansen.)

Aug. 7, 2023

Has your unit commander appointed a PIE program coordinator?

The Partners in Education (PIE) program is a great way to volunteer in your community and represent the Coast Guard in local schools.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Connolly (left) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Noel, both Marine Safety Security Team (MSST) Houston Partnership in Education (PIE) volunteers, pose with students from Carter Lomax Elementary School in Pasadena, Texas during a Coast Guard career day. The PIE program unites the Coast Guard family with local schools and communities through opportunities to work directly with students which enhances educational opportunities and raises awareness about the Service (USCG Courtesy Photo).

March 29, 2022

Coast Guard PIE volunteers inspire students in Houston through reading activities and career day

Promoting understanding and appreciation of Coast Guard missions among young people

Petty Officer 2nd Class Shanice Brooks hands a student a winter jacket at Anita J. Turner Elementary School in Washington D.C., Dec. 21, 2021. As part of the St. Elizabeth's Campus Holiday Gift Drive, Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security personnel donated 175 gift bags and 215 winter jackets. Volunteers then distributed the items to students and families of Turner Elementary to support the D.C. community. (Coast Guard photo by Patrick Ferraris)

Dec. 28, 2021

Members of the Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security spread holiday cheer to over 200 children

Coast Guard and DHS partners hold successful holiday gift drive delivering 215 winter jackets to local community

Petty Officer 1st Class Krystofer Murray (left) and Chief Petty Officer Jeston Whitacre, along with students of North Jefferson Elementary School in Kearneysville, West Virginia, stand by the school’s flagpole during flag training on Oct. 21. Murray and Whiteacre taught students the history of our nation’s flag and the importance of the traditional colors ceremony. Photo taken by Amy Dinges, North Jefferson Elementary School teacher.

Nov. 11, 2021

BZ: Coast Guard Partnership in Education, Coast Guard Exchange Systems Scholarship Program

Way to Go Coast Guard Partnership in Education (PIE) volunteers! PIE volunteers of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC)-Kearneysville recently led fifth grade flag training at North Jefferson Elementary School in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Chief Petty Officer Jeston Whitacre and Petty