 In 1971, they became the second squadron in the U.S. Navy to receive the "Standard" version of the EA-6B Prowler.The squadron transitioned to the "Expanded Capability (EXCAP)" version of the Prowler in 1976, to the "Improved Capablility (ICAP)" Prowler in 1978, and to the "ICAP II" Prowler in 1984.In May 2014, they transitioned to the Boeing EA-18G Growler, which they currently operate.