Inter-deployment training - 22 Feb, 2026

[Hedgehog]

The Black Aces conducted Week 2 of air-to-ground weapons training at the ranges north of Nellis AFB. Flights were assigned to either a bombing range, strafing range, or rockets range. Training objectives were met and all flights returned to Nellis safely.

Dealer 1 (bombs)
Thor
Zoomie

Dealer 2 (guns)
Chaos
Hedgehog
Maniac

Dealer 3 (rockets)
Bronco
Pinger

Well done to a couple of our newer pilots who were thrown into Flight Lead roles due to pilot absences despite being not yet being FL qualified. They carried out those duties admirably, including proper departure and approach procedures.

[Hedgehog]

Pilot records updated.