VFA-14 Holds Airborne Change of Command Cmdr. Corey Pritchard of Kirksville

by Story by Lt. Justin Calabretta
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 19, 2016) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 piloted by Cmdr. Corey Pritchard lands on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck at the conclusion of an aerial change of command ceremony. During the ceremony, Pritchard was relieved by Cmdr. Brian Emme. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian/ Released)