VFA41_Hedgehog Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Currently a couple of roster slots open. www.vfa-41.com Edited February 22, 2021 by VFA41_Hedgehog VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 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 2 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 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 2 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) Just as an aside... I know everyone is excited about the new Top Gun movie, but coming by and saying your callsign is "Maverick"? Not a good look... Edited August 30, 2021 by VFA41_Hedgehog VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Force Team Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Are you still accepting new applications? Mike Force team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abr Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Had some questions about your squadron but having trouble getting in touch with anyone. Wondering if a member could shoot me a PM? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Force Team Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Are you still accepting applications? Mike Force Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Force Team Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 @VFA41_Hedgehog. Application created and submitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 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... VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 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. VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 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. VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLIDKREATE Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Maybe it’s my browser? I’m using Chrome so that may be it. I’ll try Opera, Firefox or Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieNookie Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just put in an app. Hope to hear back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFA41_Hedgehog Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 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 VFA-41 Black Aces www.vfa-41.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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