 It was established as Attack Squadron 203 (VA-203) flying the A-4 Skyhawk at NAS Jacksonville, Florida on 1 July 1970, as a reserve force squadron (RESFORON) under a new concept in the reorganization of the Naval Air Reserve Force.The reorganization was intended to make the reserves more compatible with active duty units and to increase their combat readiness.It was deactivated on 30 June 2004.