 In June 1948, VA-12A deployed on a world cruise, a first for a U.S. Navy air group and milestone for the squadron.A symbolic globe later became part of the squadron's official insignia to commemorate the cruise.On 15 July 1948, VA-12A was re-designated Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115), and in December, the squadron transitioned to the AD Skyraider, operating several improved models over the next ten years.