The squadron deployed on the USS Nassau (LHA-4) to the Persian Gulf and eventually flew 243 sorties, dropping 256 tons of ordnance, and became the first Marine Attack Squadron to conduct combat operations from a Landing Helicopter Assault ship.
The squadron deployed on the USS Nassau (LHA-4) to the Persian Gulf and conducted 243 missions, dropping 256 tons of ordnance, becoming the first Marine Attack Squadron to perform combat operations from a Landing Helicopter Assault ship.