The United States Navy
02/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 11:38
Navy Relieves USS Mason Commanding Officer
Navy Relieves USS Mason Commanding Officer
13 February 2026
NORFOLK, Va. - Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, Rear Admiral Alexis T. Walker, relieved the commanding officer of USS Mason (DDG 87), Capt. Chavius G. Lewis, Feb. 13, due to a loss of confidence in Lewis' ability to command.
Capt. Kevin Hoffman will serve as Mason's commanding officer.
The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.
Mason is currently assigned to the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). The relief does not impact the ship's mission or schedule.
Lewis, who assumed command of Mason on Nov. 14, 2024, has been temporarily reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast.
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