On August 2, 1948 VA-2A was re-designated VA-15 “Valions”. VA-15 spent two tours in Vietnam aboard USS Intrepid, once in 1966 and then from May 11, 1967 to December 30, 1967. In December 1966 VA-15 began transitioning to A-4C Skyhawks so several A-4Bs, including A-4B BuNo 145013 also made the second tour. On June 1, 1969 VA-15 was disestablished and merged with VA67. On June 2, 1969 the new combined unit was re-assigned VA-15 and adopted the Valions name and insignia.