U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston Color Guard members prepare to present the colors during a change of command ceremony at the Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The change of command signifies the formal transfer leadership and responsibility for the unit and its assigned mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Kempe, incoming commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Charleston, conducts a crew inspection during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. Kempe has already worked closely with the installation, contributing to several projects throughout Jones’ time in command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Eric J. Jones, right, outgoing commander of Coast Guard Base Charleston and Ms. Amy Graveley, director of Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM), pose for a picture during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. Jones received the Meritorious Service Medal prior to his departure as commander of Coast Guard Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

Ms. Amy Graveley, director of Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM), delivers a speech during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The change of command signifies the formal transfer leadership and responsibility for the unit and its assigned mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Kempe, incoming commanding officer of the Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM), left and Capt. Eric Jones, outgoing commanding officer, right, shakes hands during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The change of command signifies the formal transfer leadership and responsibility for the unit and its assigned mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Eric J. Jones, right, commander of Coast Guard Base Charleston, and Ms. Amy Graveley, left, director of Operational Logistics Command, read over a certificate during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. Jones received an award prior to his departure as commander of Coast Guard Base Charleston. During his command, Jones ensured superlative mission support to over 3,500 personnel while overseeing the largest infrastructure investment for the U.S. Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Coast Guard crewmembers from Coast Guard Base Charleston stand at attention as they participate in a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. A Coast Guard change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that represents the passing of authority from one commanding officer to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Dylan Donahue, delivers an introduction speech as the Master of Ceremonies during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The change of command signifies the formal transfer leadership and responsibility for the unit and its assigned mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Kempe, left, incoming commanding officer of Operational Logistics Command and Capt. Eric J. Jones, right, outgoing commanding officer of Coast Guard Base Charleston, conduct a crew inspection during a change of command ceremony at Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The ceremony marked the transfer of leadership for Coast Guard Base Charleston, a mission support command that provides professional and responsive services to Coast Guard operations from the North Carolina-South Carolina border to Cape Canaveral, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)

Capt. Matthew Kempe, incoming commanding officer of Operational Logistics Command, renders a salute to outgoing commanding officer Capt. Eric J. Jones, during a change of command ceremony at the Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. Kempe has already worked closely with the installation, contributing to several projects throughout Jones’ time in command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)