In less than three months, the squadron was fully manned and equipped with 12 A-7E's, and on June 3, 1985 launched for a three-day transpacific flight to Iwakuni. Upon arrival, the squadron became part of Marine Aircraft Group 12 under the 1st Marine Air Wing.
Within less than three months, the squadron was fully staffed and equipped with 12 A-7E's; on June 3, 1985, it undertook a transpacific flight to Iwakuni. Upon arrival, the squadron became part of Marine Aircraft Group 12 under the 1st Marine Air Wing.