In 1964/65 the squadron transitioned the McDonnell F-4B Phantom II and was redesignated VMFA-115.
The "Able Eagles" were deployed to Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on October 14, 1965.
During the Vietnam War, VMFA-115 flew more than 34,000 combat sorties, providing close air support for Marines during such battles as the Tet Offensive, Battle of Hue, Battle of Khe Sahn, and Task Force Delta.
 The squadron was awarded the Hanson Trophy in 1971 by the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
In March 1971 VMFA-115 was relocated to Iwakuni, Japan.
 In April 1972, the squadron moved its operations to Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong, Thailand.
 Here they continued to fly air to ground sorties in addition to playing a key fighter role in Operation Linebacker missions over North Vietnam.
In 1964/65 the squadron transitioned the McDonnell F-4B Phantom II and was redesignated VMFA-115. The "Able Eagles" were deployed to Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam on October 14, 1965. During the Vietnam War, VMFA-115 flew more than 34,000 combat sorties, providing close air support for Marines during such battles as the Tet Offensive, Battle of Hue, Battle of Khe Sahn, and Task Force Delta.  The squadron was awarded the Hanson Trophy in 1971 by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In March 1971 VMFA-115 was relocated to Iwakuni, Japan.  In April 1972, the squadron moved its operations to Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong, Thailand.  Here they continued to fly air to ground sorties in addition to playing a key fighter role in Operation Linebacker missions over North Vietnam.
VMFA-115