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️ Enlist Today with the 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron! ️ NAS Alameda – Pacific Theater, 1944 — Not every hero flies the plane. Some guide it home. The 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron is now recruiting Enlisted Personnel to serve in vital ground and carrier operations. You’ll be part of the backbone that keeps our Corsairs in the sky and our pilots sharp for combat in the Pacific. ⸻ ✪ Positions Available: • Air Traffic Control Keep the skies safe. Direct takeoffs, landings, and mid-air coordination with precision and professionalism. • Deck Spotters Monitor the flight deck, direct aircraft positioning, and ensure safe operations during high-tempo training. • Takeoff & Shutdown Crew Assist with startup procedures and engine shutdowns. You’re the first and last hands on the aircraft. • Landing Signal Officers (LSO) Guide pilots onto the carrier deck with your signals and instincts. One of the most respected roles on the deck. • Radio Personnel Maintain communications between aircraft, control towers, and ground operations. You are the voice behind the mission. ⸻ No Flight Hours Required. No Formal Commitments. • No modules required – You don’t need to own a specific aircraft. • No set schedules – Participate when available; serve when you can. • No pressure – Learn as you go and contribute at your pace. • Serious about support, not seriousness – Be part of the squadron without the full-time grind. ⸻ What You Bring: • Willingness to help • A steady hand and a sharp eye • A desire to support the mission from the ground up • A good attitude and a team mindset ⸻ If you want to be part of something bigger—without the burden of full-time duty—the 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron welcomes you. Enlist as support. Serve with pride. Be a Black Cat. Report to NAS Alameda or contact the Personnel Office for assignment.

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What kind of squadron are you looking to fly? i’m looking for members to train up for the F4U Corsair. But only serious committed individuals. https://discord.gg/CFz2scsUKA

**WANTED: F4U CORSAIR PILOTS** Join the Fight. Earn Your Wings. The 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron is seeking dedicated pilots to train, graduate, and join the elite Carrier Air Group 19 (CAG-19). • Fly the legendary F4U Corsair • Train under fire with the Black Cats • Deploy with CAG-19 from the decks of the USS Hancock If you have the discipline, the hardware, and the will to fight in the skies over the Pacific, your path begins here. Join now. Speak with a recruiter. One seat. One shot. Make it count.

**Join Carrier Air Group 19 – USS Hancock – VF-219 “Mad Catters”** Fly from the deck of the USS Hancock (CV-19) as a member of Carrier Air Group 19 in the legendary F4U Corsair. Step into history and join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, a WWII military simulation squadron operating in the Pacific Theater. We’re recruiting combat-ready virtual pilots for one of the most immersive and disciplined WW2 air combat experiences available. __Requirements:__ • Complete training with the 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron at NAS Alameda • HOTAS required • VR headset or head-tracker • Ownership of WWII aircraft modules (Pacific assets preferred) **Training is structured, historically accurate, and intense. Only graduates of the 77th Black Cats may apply to join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, the fighter squadron of Carrier Air Group 19.** Earn your wings. Launch from the Hancock. Fight with the Mad Catters. Train. Fly. Win. Enlist today. https://discord.gg/2Cu8Zc7jz7

**Join Carrier Air Group 19 – USS Hancock – VF-219 “Mad Catters”** Fly from the deck of the USS Hancock (CV-19) as a member of Carrier Air Group 19 in the legendary F4U Corsair. Step into history and join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, a WWII military simulation squadron operating in the Pacific Theater. We’re recruiting combat-ready virtual pilots for one of the most immersive and disciplined WW2 air combat experiences available. __Requirements:__ • Complete training with the 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron at NAS Alameda • HOTAS required • VR headset or head-tracker • Ownership of WWII aircraft modules (Pacific assets preferred) **Training is structured, historically accurate, and intense. Only graduates of the 77th Black Cats may apply to join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, the fighter squadron of Carrier Air Group 19.** Earn your wings. Launch from the Hancock. Fight with the Mad Catters. Train. Fly. Win. Enlist today. https://discord.gg/2Cu8Zc7jz7

**Join Carrier Air Group 19 – USS Hancock – VF-219 “Mad Catters”** Fly from the deck of the USS Hancock (CV-19) as a member of Carrier Air Group 19 in the legendary F4U Corsair. Step into history and join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, a WWII military simulation squadron operating in the Pacific Theater. We’re recruiting combat-ready virtual pilots for one of the most immersive and disciplined WW2 air combat experiences available. __Requirements:__ • Complete training with the 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron at NAS Alameda • HOTAS required • VR headset or head-tracker • Ownership of WWII aircraft modules (Pacific assets preferred) **Training is structured, historically accurate, and intense. Only graduates of the 77th Black Cats may apply to join VF-219 “Mad Catters”, the fighter squadron of Carrier Air Group 19.** Earn your wings. Launch from the Hancock. Fight with the Mad Catters. Train. Fly. Win. Enlist today. Accept the invite below! https://discord.gg/2Cu8Zc7jz7

77th “BLACK CATS” TRAINING SQUADRON “TAKE TO THE SKIES OF WORLD WAR II” **77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron Naval Air Station Alameda, California World War II Military Simulation Flight Program** **WHO WE ARE** The 77th “Black Cats” Training Squadron is a historically-inspired, professional-grade virtual flight training unit. Based out of NAS Alameda, we specialize in World War II aviation simulation using DCS. Our mission is to rigorously train pilots—regardless of prior experience—in the procedures, skills, and tactics employed by real WWII aviators across both the Pacific and European theaters. **WHAT WE DO** Our structured block training program covers the full spectrum of WWII military flight operations, including: • Basic flight fundamentals and handling • Takeoff, landing, and formation flying • Full-spectrum ATC communications • Instrument flight, navigation, and dead reckoning • Air-to-air combat and dogfighting techniques • Real-world WWII combat tactics tailored to each airframe Every student is trained in accordance with historically accurate doctrine and procedures, ensuring tactical proficiency and operational realism. **TRAINING ELIGIBILITY** To apply, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Minimum age: 18 years • VR headset or head-tracking system • HOTAS setup • WWII aircraft modules for DCS • Pacific Theater modules if training on the F4U Corsair **PROGRAM DIFFICULTY** The 77th Black Cats uphold high standards rooted in historical realism. Training is intense, structured, and demands commitment. • Dropout Rate: ~65% • Why? You’ll be challenged to master the unique strengths—and quirks—of your selected WWII aircraft in realistic combat environments. **AFTER GRADUATION** Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be assigned to one of our military simulation combat squadrons (Pacific or European) https://discord.gg/9QqUHh3mqG