Overview
- Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, who leads Carrier Strike Group 10, relieved Capt. Chavius G. Lewis on Feb. 13.
- Lewis was temporarily reassigned to Naval Surface Group Southeast following his removal from command.
- Navy Capt. Kevin Hoffman was named the destroyer’s commanding officer, according to the service.
- USS Mason is conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the northern Atlantic, and officials said the change does not affect its mission or schedule.
- Lewis had led the ship since November 2024; before his tenure, the Mason was credited with downing Houthi drones and striking targets in 2023–2024.