After World War II, Headquarters Squadron moved to China to accept the surrender of Japanese troops for the Chinese Central Government and to supervise the repatriation of Japanese military and civilians. The squadron arrived in Tientsin in October 1945, and remained until May 1947, when it moved to Barrigada Heights, Guam, before transferring to MCAS El Toro. Headquarters Squadron participated in exercises, joint maneuvers, organized reserve training, and other peacetime operations.
Following World War II, Headquarters Squadron relocated to China to oversee the surrender of Japanese troops to the Chinese government and manage the repatriation of Japanese military personnel and civilians. The squadron arrived in Tientsin in October 1945 and remained until May 1947 when it moved to Barrigada Heights, Guam before transferring to MCAS El Toro. Headquarters Squadron engaged in exercises, joint maneuvers, reserve training, and other peacetime activities during this period.