 Nevertheless, new squadrons often assume the nickname, insignia, and traditions of the earlier squadrons.Less than a year after disestablishment of the second VA-34, a new "Blue Blaster" squadron was established at NAS Oceana, Virginia, on 1 January 1970 as the Atlantic Fleet’s sixth A-6E Intruder squadron.The actual establishment ceremony was conducted at NAS Oceana on 17 April 1970.