VFA-41 Black Aces - US-based Carrier Squadron

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

Just gonna leave this here.

 

(All footage taken from Black Aces squadron missions!)

 

 

If there is an open slot on the Pilot Roster, we are recruiting.

 

http://www.vfa-41.com

Edited May 5, 2020 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

The Black Aces of VFA-41 have completed their deployment in support of Operation Caspian Clash and returned to home port for some well-deserved R&R.  Training work-ups for the next deployment are already underway.
 

 

www.vfa-41.com

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

After only a 2-week R&R and inter-deployment training period, the Black Aces of VFA-41 are on their way again to the volatile Persian Gulf region.

VFA-41 Black Aces
 

 

Edited March 10, 2021 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

Due to the retirement of a valued VFA-41 pilot, the 312 jet is currently vacant.  Accordingly, the JOIN button has been re-added to the squadron website.  

As you are probably aware, the VFA-41 pilot roster has a hard limit of 12 roster slots.  Openings are infrequent and tend to fill quickly.  If you're the pilot to become the next Black Ace, don't delay in submitting your application.

Interested pilots should check out the squadron website (link below) to learn more about the Black Aces.  The selected applicant will expect to be immediately engaged in the squadron's current involvement in Operation Damascus Dawn.

Edited February 14, 2022 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

The Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon today announced that NATO's Operation Damascus Dawn has reached its successful objective, which was to neutralize the Assad regime's military threat to Turkey and other neighboring countries.  The operation began in December of 2021, and comprised 34 missions for the VFA-41 Black Aces aboard the USS George Washington, which will now depart the region for some much needed R&R and inter-deployment training.  Squadron members who participated in a required number of sorties have been awarded the campaign ribbon shown here.

So what's next for the Black Aces?  Very little rest for the weary...  Things are heating up in the Black Sea.

 

VFA-41 Black Aces

Edited September 20, 2022 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[Mike Force Team]

Are you still accepting new applications?

Mike Force team 

[Abr]

Had some questions about your squadron but having trouble getting in touch with anyone. Wondering if a member could shoot me a PM?

Thanks!

[Mike Force Team]

Are you still accepting applications?

Mike Force Team

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

Interested candidates are invited to post questions to the Black Aces Message Board via the squadron website.  Registration is not required.

www.vfa-41.com

Edited December 13, 2022 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[Mike Force Team]

@VFA41_Hedgehog. Application created and submitted. 

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

  Based upon the most recent evaluation of degraded Russian military capability in the region, the Pentagon has determined that the presence of the USS Harry S. Truman carrier battle group is no longer required in the Black Sea.  The fleet has been recalled, marking an end to the Navy's participation in NATO's Operation Noble Tempest, which began in October of 2022.  The Naval Aviators of VFA-41 who flew in the requisite number of missions during the operation have been awarded the campaign ribbon shown here, and are due for some much deserved R&R.  Unless the Training Officer has something to say about it...

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

Things are heating up in the Syrian region, with Chinese military assets now appearing and complicating matters.  The VFA-41 Black Aces have been deployed to the eastern Med aboard USS George Washington in support of NATO's Operation Enduring Resolve.

You can keep abreast of the action here:  www.vfa-41.com

Edited November 19, 2023 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLACK ACES!

Originally commissioned in 2006 as a Jane's F/A-18 simulator squadron, VFA-41 was re-commissioned on July 4th, 2018, as a naval aviation squadron using the DCS World sim platform.  In the five years since, the Black Aces have participated in and completed 7 comprehensive scripted campaigns, and are now involved in their 8th, named Operation Enduring Resolve.  Limited since the beginning to a roster of 12 active pilots, VFA-41 has always been regarded as among the most active and longest serving squadrons in the military flight sim community.

[SOLIDKREATE]

Sounds like a neat unit to be a part of. I think you are are full now though. 

'SEMPER FORTIS'

AC1 (AW/SW), USN, 1994-2010
former (NAC) VP-30 SENSOR 3

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

On 8/1/2023 at 6:28 PM, SOLIDKREATE said:

Sounds like a neat unit to be a part of. I think you are are full now though. 

As it turns out, the VFA-41 pilot roster is currently not full.  The JOIN button appears on the squadron homepage with which an application may be submitted.

[SOLIDKREATE]

Maybe it’s my browser? I’m using Chrome so that may be it. I’ll try Opera, Firefox or Edge.

[WookieNookie]

Just put in an app. Hope to hear back

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

In recent action in the squadron's support of ongoing Operation Enduring Resolve, a flight on routine patrol was diverted to escort a civilian airliner than had been intercepted by Chinese fighter jets attempting to force it to land.  The Chinese jets were chased off and the airliner landed without further incident under the watchful eye of Black Aces F/A-18 Hornets.

Pretty cool to see the shadow of your jet against the fuselage of a 747.

Follow the action here: www.vfa-41.com

Edited November 19, 2023 by VFA41_Hedgehog

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

  Having returned recently from their overseas deployment in support of Operation Enduring Resolve, the Black Aces have transferred to Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas to take advantage of the training ranges in the desert.  The initial air-to-ground phase, comprised of gunnery, rockets, and unguided bombs, is now complete.  Range Operations has tallied up the results of the exercises.  Those pilots who met the high accuracy criteria at the CCIP bombing range have been awarded the Bombing Proficiency Ribbon shown here.  Squadron training is planned to continue for the next several weeks.

Follow the action here: www.vfa-41.com

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

Fully engaged in Operation Hormuz Sentinel, the Black Aces of VFA-41 bid 'fair winds and following seas' to one of our pilots.  Accordingly, the 309 Hornet is now vacant and being cleaned up and fueled up for the next Black Ace.  

If you think that might be you, you should review the squadron website and submit an application.

[VFA41_Hedgehog]

The Black Aces of VFA-41 have completed actions in support of Operation Hormuz Sentinel.  Missions related to the operation began in May of 2024.  Those pilots who participated in at least 50% of the assigned missions have been awarded the ribbon shown here.  The squadron has been recalled stateside for some well-deserved R&R and some training workups.