Heath B. Jones
Heath B. Jones | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | Covington, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard |
| Commands | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS) Command Master Chief of Coast Guard Pacific Area |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) with "O" device Coast Guard Commendation Medal (5) with "O" device Coast Guard Achievement Medal (2) with "O" device |
Heath B. Jones is a United States Coast Guard serviceman who serves as the 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard since 19 May 2022. He serves as the principal advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard on all enlisted personnel matters. As a matter of protocol, this gives him precedence equal to that of a three-star officer (vice admiral).