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flag U.S. Navy removed Captain Chavius G. Lewis from command of the USS Mason on Feb. 13, 2026, citing loss of confidence, and assigned Captain Kevin Hoffman as his replacement during a training exercise.

flag On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Navy relieved Captain Chavius G. Lewis of command of the USS Mason, citing a loss of confidence, and reassigned him to Naval Surface Group Southeast. flag Captain Kevin Hoffman took over as the new commanding officer. flag The change, made during a major training exercise in the Atlantic, did not disrupt the ship’s mission or operations. flag The Navy did not disclose specific reasons for the removal, emphasizing leadership accountability without further detail. flag The USS Mason had previously been active in the Middle East, responding to Houthi attacks.

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