Coast Guard Base Charleston holds change of command ceremony

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Coast Guard Base Charleston holds change of command ceremony
06/04/2026 07:42 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The crew of Coast Guard Base Charleston held a change of command ceremony, Thursday, at Founders Hall in Charleston.
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Kempe assumes command of Coast Guard Base Charleston from Capt. Eric Jones, during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026.