2nd NELR honors Boylan’s leadership, welcomes Perkins as commodore

Official Statements

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Capt. Matthew Perkins assumed command of Second Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiment (2nd NELR) from Capt. Keith Boylan during a change of command ceremony Nov. 14 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Cheatham Annex. Rear Adm. Kevin Corcoran, commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG), presided over the ceremony and recognized the regiment’s role in sustaining naval and joint forces worldwide.”

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “You as expeditionary logisticians help rearm, refuel, resupply, and provide command and control to forces in contested environments,” Corcoran said. “You enable security. You enable freedom of commerce and movement around the world.” Corcoran praised Boylan’s strategic thinking and investment in Sailors, highlighting his mentorship of junior officers and partnership with chief petty officers. He credited the regiment’s work with extending the fleet’s reach and supporting operations across multiple regions.”

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “Boylan, who led the regiment for more than two years, focused his farewell remarks on the Sailors and leadership teams behind the command’s accomplishments. He thanked the regiment’s junior Sailors, chief petty officers and officers for their adaptability and professionalism. “I believe there is no organization that stands on one person,” Boylan said. “It is the team that makes us successful.” Boylan also recognized the regiment’s battalion commanders for their support in preparing forces for operational assignments and strengthening the regiment’s ability to support fleet commanders.”

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “Perkins, the regiment’s new commodore, thanked Boylan for leading the regiment through organizational change while continuing to deliver ready forces. He said he would build on that foundation as the Navy’s operational requirements evolve. “We do more than move supplies and equipment,” Perkins said. “We extend operational reach, sustain combat power, and enable our warfighters to remain in the fight.”

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “Perkins outlined a command philosophy of staying resolute, being flexible and developing others. He emphasized integrating active-duty and Reserve personnel, maintaining standards and preparing proficient teams to support naval and joint operations. He called on leaders at every level to communicate openly, remove obstacles and help Sailors succeed, while reinforcing accountability and adherence to established guidance. “Our people are our strength,” Perkins said. “We will share knowledge, build depth, develop confident leaders across the force, and take care of one another.”

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, November 14: “Perkins also thanked the families whose support contributes to Sailor readiness and mission success. Headquartered at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Cheatham Annex in Williamsburg, Virginia, 2nd NELR reports to NAVELSG and provides command and control for assigned Navy expeditionary logistics forces. The regiment supports the fleet’s ability to rearm, refuel and resupply forces worldwide.”