In May 1944, the squadron conducted their final training on the F6F aboard Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii and then headed for Eniwetok. On June 12 they relieved VMF(N)-532 and assumed night defense responsibilities for the area. On November 30 they moved to Engebi and continued operations.
In May 1944, the squadron conducted its final training exercises with the F6F at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii, before moving to Eniwetok. They then took over night defense duties from VMF(N)-532 on June 12 and continued their operations until November 30, when they relocated to Engebi.