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Official VFA-41 Black Aces Epic Fury '26 Cruise Patch - Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41) Black Aces F/A-18F Super Hornet Official Embroidered Cruise Patch commemorating Operation Epic Fury and the 2026 deployment cycle.
First to Fight, First to Strike — Black Aces cruise identity, carrier-earned pride, and the sharp edge of naval strike aviation stitched into one official deployment patch.
VFA-41, the world-famous Black Aces, was commissioned on September 1, 1950, and carries more than seven decades of combat history behind its ace-of-spades insignia. Based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, and assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9 with the radio callsign Dealer, the squadron flies the F/A-18F Super Hornet and holds the distinction of being the first naval fleet squadron selected to operate that aircraft. Operation Epic Fury is a confirmed engagement in the Black Aces' operational record, placing this cruise patch directly in the lineage of a squadron that has logged combat sorties over Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and the broader Central Command area of responsibility. The 2026 cruise patch marks the latest chapter in that story, connecting the aircrew, maintainers, and support personnel who deployed together to a single embroidered emblem that will outlast the cruise itself. Cruise patches carry a specific weight in naval aviation culture because they name the operation, the year, and the unit in one piece, making them far more time-specific than a standard squadron insignia patch.
Perfect For: VFA-41 veterans and active aircrew, Black Aces alumni, CVW-9 collectors, naval aviation enthusiasts, USS Abraham Lincoln strike group supporters, Operation Epic Fury participants, cruise book displays, shadow boxes, patch boards, deployment keepsakes, reunion gifts, and anyone building a serious carrier aviation collection around F/A-18F Super Hornet operations and West Pacific or Central Command deployments.
Black Aces heritage, Operation Epic Fury, and the 2026 cruise — one patch, one deployment, one squadron that has always been first.
If you want to swap patches on/off gear, choose hook & loop (velcro). If you’re attaching permanently to uniforms or fabric, choose sew-on. If you want quick application on compatible fabric, choose iron-on / heat seal (when offered). Backing options are shown on the page and update based on the variant you select.
Size is shown on the product page and updates with the variant you select (example: 3"). If you’re mounting on a hat or small panel, choose smaller sizes; for plate carriers and display boards, larger sizes fit better.
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Yes. If you see a note like “bulk reruns available,” that means we can support group orders or reruns. If you don’t see it, contact us with the unit/squadron and quantity and we’ll confirm options.
Yes—custom solutions are available (patches, name tags, lanyards, apparel). Use the custom request page and include artwork, size, backing preference, and quantity.
