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VFA-41
Black Aces!

Established 2006

 

We are a flight simulation squadron primarily flying the F/A-18C Hornet in carrier-based combat missions on the DCS World simulator platform.


Black Aces News


November 1, 2025
Black Aces Earn Wings

While VFA-41 remains engaged in an IDT (inter-deployment training) cycle, our two newest Black Aces have taken advantage of the opportunity to complete the squadron's basic qualification program and have earned their Wings of Gold denoting them as Naval Aviators.  Well done ENS Bronco and ENS Thor!


September 20, 2025
Black Ace Promoted

Having met all of the prescribed advancement requirements, Sven has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (LT) in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One.  Well done!


September 20, 2025
VFA-41 Released from Operation Northern Cape

With recent actions resulting in a nearly complete degradation of Red Russian military capability in the region, the Pentagon has recalled the carrier battle group and its embarked squadrons that had been supporting Operation Northern Cape.  Pilots who flew sorties during the campaign have been awarded the associated campaign ribbon.  What's next for the Black Aces?  Only time will tell!




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