Petty Officer 1st Class Kensley Raigeluw, a boatswain’s mate at the Coast Guard 14th District, gives a Christmas present to a child at Kuhio Elementary School in Honolulu, Dec. 4, 2015.
Crew members from Oahu-based Coast Guard units delivered Christmas presents to 300 children at a downtown Honolulu school that draws from an underprivileged area of the island of Oahu.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Petty Officer 1st Class Jude York and Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Beyers, crew members at Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu 91107, admire decorations while helping judge a door decorating contest at Kuhio Elementary School in Honolulu, Dec. 4, 2015.
The Coast Guard supports a Partnership in Education with the Kuhio school providing volunteers for activities year-round in the school.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Capt. James Jenkins, Coast Guard 14th District chief of staff, speaks with children after a musical holiday ceremony at Kuhio Elementary School in Honolulu, Dec. 4, 2015.
Children from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade took part in the event that included a performance by neighboring Washington Middle School band and songs sung by all the children.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Crew members from Oahu-based Coast Guard units pose for a photo with children, teachers, staff and family members after a musical holiday ceremony at Kuhio Elementary School in Honolulu, Dec. 4, 2015.
The Coast Guard has enjoyed a rewarding partnership and holiday event with the students of Kuhio school for several years providing a positive impact for the children who attend the school and the service members.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)