CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The crew of Coast Guard Base Charleston held a change of command ceremony Thursday in Charleston.
During the ceremony at Founders Hall, Capt. Eric J. Jones transferred command of the base to Capt. Matthew V. Kempe. Amy Graveley, director of the Coast Guard Operational Logistics Command, presided.
Jones has served as Base Charleston’s commander since June 2023, leading efforts that helped Charleston earn designation as the 33rd Coast Guard Community—an achievement that strengthened ties with community leaders and partners and celebrated a 230-year partnership with a ceremony attended by more than 400 guests…