US EditionNavy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
Capt. Chavius G. Lewis was relieved for loss of confidence in his command ability; the ship’s mission remains unaffected with Kevin Hoffman assuming command.
- On Friday, February 13, 2026, Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker relieved Capt. Chavius G. Lewis as commanding officer of USS Mason due to a `loss of confidence` in his ability to command.
- The Navy often uses `loss of confidence` to explain removals, as the U.S. Navy treats it as a standard rationale covering misconduct, performance, or judgment issues without implying criminal wrongdoing.
- During a Composite Training Unit Exercise, USS Mason operated in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area with Carrier Strike Group 10 centered on USS George H.W. Bush.
- Kevin Hoffman will take over as the ship's commander, named interim commanding officer while Lewis is temporarily reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Group Southeast, a career-defining move.
- The move underscores institutional accountability, as relief for `loss of confidence` signals both accountability and uncertainty among the sailors and crew aboard the Navy, reflecting recent emphasis on oversight in recent years.
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The New York LedgerNavy relieves USS Mason commander during critical pre-deployment training
The Navy removed the commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason on Friday, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command during a critical phase of the ship's pre-deployment preparation.
US Navy fires destroyer USS Mason commander mid-training exercise, names replacement
The US Navy has removed Captain Chavius G. Lewis from command of the USS Mason, citing a "loss of confidence in ability to command." This decision, made by Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, occurred as the guided-missile destroyer prepares for deployment. Lewis, who led the ship since November 2024, has been reassigned.
US Navy removes USS Mason commander over ‘loss of confidence'
The United States Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Mason, Capt. Chauvius G. Lewis from duties.In a press release on Friday, February 13, 2026, the American Navy announced Commander of the Carrier Strike Group 10, Rear...
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