Very cool concept, I like the idea of a small group of pilots darting about and the professional combat doctrine.
My one suggestion would be to specify the role of these guys in space combat. Namely, what do they do that the Navy doesn't? They could have been bought in for deployments in dense nebulae or clouds or some-such, where the situation more closely mirrors atmospheric flight then true space combat. It would give you the opportunity to do something a bit out-there with that carrier, specifying areas of operation for a given time period (While the United.States was, in-RP around to provide supplies and docking). Anyway, that's my two cents. I really like the premise though, if you want a hand with it, I'd be happy to help. That and flying, of course.
As to additional names... I've got nothing, sorry.