Overview
- Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker relieved Capt. Chavius G. Lewis on Feb. 13, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
- Capt. Kevin Hoffman has been named the USS Mason’s commanding officer, and Lewis was reassigned to Naval Surface Group Southeast.
- Naval Surface Force Atlantic said the leadership change does not affect the ship’s operational timeline or readiness.
- USS Mason is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise with Carrier Strike Group 10 in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations.
- The Navy did not disclose further details, noting it commonly uses the “loss of confidence” formulation for such personnel actions.