Charleston Coast Guard Leadership Change

Coast Guard Base Charleston just got a major leadership upgrade as Captain Eric Jones stepped down, handing over command to Captain Matthew Kempe in a ceremony that marked the start of a $1 billion, decade-long transformation. Jones, who led during a pivotal time including Charleston’s recognition as the 33rd Coast Guard Community, called it the honor of his career to steer the base through its historic growth. Kempe, formerly the executive officer, now takes the helm as the base gears up to become the Coast Guard’s global sea operations hub. Jones is moving to a new role as chief of staff for the Operational Logistics Command in Norfolk, signaling a new chapter for both leaders and the base’s future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/275aa1d2a55abcbf