Welcome Aboard!
Welcome to Strike Fighter Squadron FOUR-ONE!
I am personally very excited that you will soon be joining the Black Aces, and I look forward to your arrival.
To ensure we can give you the assistance you need, we ask that you contact our Command Career Counselor, dochenn.alfonso@navy.mil or call (559) 998-0508 at least 45 days prior to confirm your check-in date and provide him the best way we can contact you.
You will then be contacted by your assigned sponsor who will make sure you have received our "Welcome Aboard" packet and provide any other additional information or assistance you or your family might need. Your sponsor may also provide specific information regarding your duties and getting settled in the Lemoore area.
Listed below are some contacts that you may find useful:
-Commanding Officer: co.vfa41@navy.mil
-Executive Officer: xo.vfa41@navy.mil
-Command Senior Chief: cmc.vfa41@navy.mil
-Ombudsman: vfa41_ombudsman@yahoo.com
-VFA-41 FRG: vfa_41_frg@yahoo.com
Our current mailing address is:
VFA-41
Hangar 4 Mod 1
NAS Lemoore, CA 93245
Other Links and Information:
-Squadron Phone Numbers (DSN - 949)
-Admin Office (559) 998-0507
-Squadron Duty Officer (559) 998-0503
Household goods:
If you shipped household goods or personal property, the NAS Lemoore Personal Property Office is available to assist you. They can be reached at (559) 998-3883.
NAS Lemoore, California:
- Moving to the area can be a traumatic event. The following Points Of Contacts will help you and your family get settled prior to joining the squadron.
- The Squadron Ombudsmen are highly trained squadron spouses who counsel and assist personnel and their families. Feel free to email vfa41_ombudsman@yahoo.com - NAS Lemoore Family Service Center (559) 998-4042 can provide assistance to families and provide information regarding the Lemoore area.
- The Fleet & Family Support Center has a great site at http://www.lemoore.navy.mil/ffsc/
- Housing Welcome Center (559) 998-4922 provides help locating local civilian vacancies. *Required prior to negotiating a local lease.
- NAS Lemoore Child Care Center (559) 998-4570
- MWR (Ticket Office) (559) 997-8912 and the Outdoor Adventure Center (559) 997-8982 offer numerous recreational opportunities in the local area.
- NAS Lemoore Commissary/Exchange (559) 998-4675 / 998-4722 Commissary hours: (M-Th) 0800-1800, (F) 0800-2000, (Sat) 0800-1900 Exchange hours: (M-Sat) 0900-2000, (Sun) 1000-1800 NAS Lemoore
- Navy Hospital Information Desk (559) 998-4481 Tricare 1-800-242-6788
Getting to NAS Lemoore:
- From Fresno (north of Lemoore): HWY 41 south to HWY 198 west, follow signs to NAS Lemoore.
- From Bakersfield (south of Lemoore): HWY 99 north to HWY 198 west, follow signs to NAS Lemoore. From I-5: north or south to HWY 198 east, follow signs to NAS Lemoore.
- Lodging arrangements can be made with the Hornet Inn Central registration desk (559) 997-7000 for Bachelor Quarters, or with the Navy Lodge (559) 998-5829
Once again, welcome to the Black Aces! We want to make this a prosperous and memorable tour of duty for you, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
