VFA-41

Strike Fighter Squadron 41
Founded1 September 1950 (1950-09-01)
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeFighter/Attack
RoleClose air support
Air interdiction
Aerial reconnaissance
Part ofCarrier Air Wing Nine
Garrison/HQNAS Lemoore
Nickname(s)"Black Aces"
Motto(s)First to Fight, First to Strike
Mascot(s)Chucker
EquipmentF/A-18F Super Hornet
EngagementsCuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Gulf of Sidra incident (1981)
Multinational Force in Lebanon
Gulf War
Operation Provide Comfort
Operation Deliberate Force
Operation Deny Flight
Operation Southern Watch
Operation Allied Force
Operation Enduring Freedom
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
2024 Iran–Israel conflict
Operation Prosperity Guardian
Operation Poseidon Archer
DecorationsCOMNAVAIRLANT Safety "S" Award, 1975
COMNAVAIRLANT Safety "S" Award, 1981
COMNAVAIRLANT Safety "S" Award, 1989
COMNAVAIRLANT Safety "S" Award, 1992
Battle Efficiency "E", 1981
Battle Efficiency "E", 1985
Battle Efficiency "E", 1989
Wade McClusky Award, 1999
Commanders
Commanding OfficerCDR Michael McBryar
Executive OfficerCDR Taylor Rives
Command Master ChiefCMDCM. Dan Boes
Aircraft flown
FighterF2H-3 Banshee
F3H-2 Demon
F-4B Phantom II
F-14A Tomcat
F/A-18F Super Hornet

Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41) also known as the "Black Aces", is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet. They are attached to Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9). Their radio callsign is "Dealer" and their tailcode is NG.

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