Pittsburgh native successfully completes tour as commanding officer of U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron

Written by Ben

01/24/2023

For Full Story: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3270479/vfa-103-changes-command-in-the-adriatic-sea/

ADRIATIC SEA – Cmdr. Jeffrey “Creature” Creighan, left, relieved Cmdr. Jason “Fisheye” Papadopoulos as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103. The change of command ceremony took place in the skies above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), January 15th, 2023, in the Adriatic Sea. Capt. Thomas Bodine, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, presided.

Creighan, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, lauded Papadopoulos’ leadership and addressed the squadron about the future of the Jolly Rogers.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure serving as the executive officer of the Jolly Rogers under the leadership of Skipper “Fisheye” Papadopoulos,” said Creighan. “I am excited to take command of such a capable team. We look forward to executing our operational deployment and working to support as well as strengthen our NATO allies.”

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With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

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