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.

For questions related to this release, please contact Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs at cnsl_nrfk_pao@navy.mil.

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