Commander James Koffi was relieved of his duties Sunday due to "a loss of confidence in Koffi's ability to command." ...

The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.

Cmdr. James Koffi, commanding officer of the destroyer USS Truxtun, was relieved “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability ...

The Navy relieved the USS Mason’s commander during a key training exercise, a move that underscores accountability and the real cost leadership changes carry for crews.

The commander of a guided-missile destroyer that collided with an oiler in the Caribbean Sea earlier this month was removed from command, USNI News has learned. Cmdr. James Koffi was removed from ...

The commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) was fired Friday, the Navy announced.  Rear Adm. Alexis Walker, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, relieved Capt. Chavius Lewis “due to a ...

Even though the Navy has said the dismissal will not impact its mission, the firing could have ripple effects on board.

The U.S. Navy relieved Capt. Chavius Lewis of command of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason on February 13, 2026, citing a “loss of confidence” in his leadership abilities. This decision came from ...

U.S. Navy Removes USS Mason Commanding Officer for “Loss of Confidence” ...