In continuing  action in support of NATO's Operation Shifting Sands, F/A-18 Hornets of the VFA-41 'Black Aces' squadron were launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln with precision air-to-ground munitions to attack Silkworm missile launchers that have been threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Several were reported destroyed, as well as a Syrian MiG-21 attempting to interfere with the mission. Additional details were released HERE. |
Having completed the squadron's multi-phased basic qualification program, Pinger has been awarded his Wings of Gold, denoting him as a Naval Aviator in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One. Well done!
action in support of NATO's Operation Shifting Sands, F/A-18 Hornets of the VFA-41 'Black Aces' squadron were launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln with precision air-to-ground munitions to attack Silkworm missile launchers that have been threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Several were reported destroyed, as well as a Syrian MiG-21 attempting to interfere with the mission. Additional details were released 
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