In 1990, VF-74 took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. VF-74 relieved , they took up station in the Red Sea and worked with Saratoga''''. After eight months they returned to NAS Oceana on 29 March 1991.
In 1990, VF-74 participated in both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. They relieved another squadron, stationed themselves in the Red Sea, and worked alongside Saratoga. After eight months, they returned to NAS Oceana on March 29th, 1991.