The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The commander of the 48th Fighter Wing promised to support those affected by the airman's death, and the accident is now under investigation.
Homeowners, including some service members, have faced extensive, expensive legal processes to get trespassers removed.
Capt. Dave Snowden's relief comes one week after the carrier collided with a merchant vessel while operating in the Mediterranean Sea.
By Beth Sullivan
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