The "Black Aces" of VFA-41 operate the F/A-18 Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-14s in 2002 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. This is the patch created for their transition from the Tomcat to the Hornet and says "First Step for Big Change". I have some more inbound, but am out at the moment.

This cruise patch from 2001/2002 was created as the "First Hornet Cruise / Last Tomcat Cruise" for the VF-41 Black Aces....Awesome patch!

The "Black Aces" of VF-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the color version of their squadron patch.

The "Black Aces" of VF-41 now operate the F/A-18F out of NAS Lemoore, CA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. This is the desert version of their squadron patch.

This is the "Friday" patch worn by the "Black Aces" of (then) VF-41. They have since transitioned to the F/A-18 and are now known as the VFA-41 "Black Aces" flying out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This is the aircraft diamond patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This is the aircraft triangle patch for the "Black Aces" of VFA-41 that operated the F-14A out of NAS Oceana, VA. Callsign "Fast Eagle", they were established in September 1950 and transitioned from the F-4Ns in April 1976 to their current platform. In August 1981, the Black Aces downed 2 Su-22 "Fitter" fighters after being attacked during an exercise. They participated in several exercises and flew from the decks of several carriers. They also shifted to the USS Lincoln (CVN-72) for 'cleanup' operations at the end of Desert Storm. They currently are with CVW-8 and have transitioned to the F/A-18F Hornet out of NAS Lemoore, CA.

This squadron flew the A-7 out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, but were transitioned to the F-18C model and currently fly out of NAS Lemoore, CA for their West coast operations.

This is the nametag for the pilots for VFA-81. It goes with the black squadron patch.

This is the nametag for the pilots for VFA-81. It goes with the blue squadron patch.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. While operating onboard the USS Saratoga with CVW-17 during the Persian Gulf conflict, the Sunliners were the only fixed-wing USN squadron to score aerial victory when they shot down 2 MiG-21s while enroute to their target. They then continued to the target, demonstrating the Hornets dual-role capability.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. While operating onboard the USS Saratoga with CVW-17 during the Persian Gulf conflict, the Sunliners were the only fixed-wing USN squadron to score aerial victory when they shot down 2 MiG-21s while enroute to their target. They then continued to the target, demonstrating the Hornets dual-role capability.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their current aircraft bullet patch worn on the right sleeve of the flight suit and jacket.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their "rebuttal" patch to the Tomcat's Motto patch also.

The 'Sunliners' of VFA-81 operate the F/A-18C out of NAS Oceana, VA after having moved up from NAS Cecil Field, FL. They originally operated the A-7 Corsair until transitioning to the Hornet in February 1988. This is their "rebuttal" patch to the Tomcat's Motto patch and also says "ANYTIME, ANYWHERE".

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC. This is their "SUNSET" (Last) cruise patch from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC. This is their large "SUNSET" (Last) cruise patch from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). This patch does not have velcro attached.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC. This is their most recent cruise patch from the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and shows they participated in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as well as the Horn Of Africa (HOA).

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Based out of NAS Cecil Field, FL, the Marauders of VFA-82 converted from the A-7 in July 1987 and became the first Fleet squadron to be equipped with McDonnell Douglas' F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter. They were assigned to the USS America (CV-66) and participated in Desert Storm. Since Cecil Field closed, they moved to and are currently stationed at MCAS Beaufort, SC.

Well, you knew it was coming.......this is the official "decommission" patch for the Marauders.

These are the nametags for the pilots for VFA-83.

These are the nametags for the enlisted personnel for VFA-83 that have earned their Enlisted Air Warfare Specialty (EAWS) Wings.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA. This is their "Jr. Officer Protection Agency (JOPA)" patch.

The "Rampagers" of VFA-83 flew the A-7 Corsair out of NAS Cecil Field, FL for many years before transitioning to the F/A-18C Hornet in February 1988. They are attached to CVW-17, participating in Desert Storm from the USS Saratoga (CV-60), then deployed in summer '96 aboard the Big "E" (CVN-65). The Rampagers also transitioned from NAS Cecil Field to the Master Jet Base NAS Oceana, VA. This is their transistion patch. It says Rampagers across the top. The shows 2 aircraft in the center. It also says VF VA VFA-83 1945-2005 in the center. Across the bottom it says Hellcats to Hornets. This patch does not come with velcro attached.

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).

The 'Sidewinders' of VFA-86 fly the F/A-18C Hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. They left NAS Cecil Field upon the closure of the base a few years ago. They participated in Desert Storm and Operation North Star in 1991, and are attached to CVW-1 onboard the USS Roosevelt (CVN-71).

This is most recent cruise patch for VFA-86 (Sidewinders) for their OIF/OEF cruise in 2007. The Sidewinders fly the F-18 hornet out of MCAS Beaufort, SC. It is a knock-off of the Jack Daniels label. This patch does not have velcro attached.