On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Navy removed Captain Chavius G. Lewis from his command of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason during a Composite Training Unit Exercise (Computex). Rear Admiral Alexis T. Walker, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, cited a "loss of confidence in his ability to lead" as the reason for the dismissal, with no further details provided. The Navy stated this leadership change would not impact the ship's mission or schedule, emphasizing their commitment to holding leaders accountable to high standards. Captain Kevin Hoffman has assumed command, and Captain Lewis has been reassigned to Naval Surface Group Southeast. The USS Mason, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer stationed in Mayport, Florida, has a history of deployments and engagements, including incidents in the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen.