Welcome to the home of the World Famous VFA-41 Black Aces! Established 2006   We are a combat flight simulation squadron primarily flying the F/A-18C Hornet in carrier-based combat missions on the DCS World simulator platform.	Black Aces News July 4, 2022 Black Ace Earns Air Victory Ribbon In recognition of his prowess as an aerial assassin, LCDR Mr. Bean has been awarded the Air Victory Ribbon reflecting 20 or more confirmed air-to-air kills in VFA-41 squadron missions.  Nice shootin' Tex! July 4, 2022 US Navy Fighters Defend USAF B-52s in Strike on Syrian Airbase Launching from the USS George Washington off the coast of Syria, US Navy F/A-18 Hornets and F-14 Tomcats escorted USAF B-52 long-range bombers on an airstrike on a military airfield near the city of Jirah.  Multiple Russian-built MiG fighters operated by the Syrian air force were reported shot down, with one US aircraft lost in the fighting.  The airbase was put out of service, dealing another crippling blow to the Assad regime's warfighting capability.  Additional details and imagery were released HERE. July 1, 2022 VFA-41 Squadron Recruiting Open Due to the departure of a VFA-41 Hornet pilot to train in other airframes, there is currently an open slot on the squadron roster.  Accordingly, the 'Join VFA-41' button has been re-added to the squadron website.  Those interested should thoroughly review the website, especially the Rules and Regs, before submitting an application.  NOTE: The VFA-41 Commanding Officer is on leave for the month of July.  Applications will be collected automatically, but responses will be delayed!  Applicants may wish to create an account on the Black Aces Message Board in order to maintain contact and check on status. Archives July 2022