 While operating from in August–September 1958, the squadron was part of a task force that provided support to the Republic of China during the shelling of the Quemoy Islands by the Chinese Communists.The squadron was awarded the Battle Efficiency "E" for 1958, denoting it as the best Attack Squadron on the West Coast.In late 1961, the squadron embarked on for her transit, via Cape Horn, from NS Norfolk to her new home port at NAS North Island.