On 1 November 2010, VAQ-135 commenced transition from the EA-6B to the EA-18G Growler, achieving "safe for flight" designation in the new aircraft on 17 June 2011.

in August 2015 the squadron returned home from an expeditionary deployment to the Pacific Command area of responsibility.
For six months, VAQ-135 operated primarily from Misawa Air Base, Japan, to test and refine their tactical capabilities as well as increase interoperability with U.S. and international units throughout the Pacific.

The squadron did a fly over of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, as part of the 50th anniversary of the construction of the arch on 24 October 2015
On 1 November 2010, VAQ-135 commenced transition from the EA-6B to the EA-18G Growler, achieving "safe for flight" designation in the new aircraft on 17 June 2011.
in August 2015 the squadron returned home from an expeditionary deployment to the Pacific Command area of responsibility. For six months, VAQ-135 operated primarily from Misawa Air Base, Japan, to test and refine their tactical capabilities as well as increase interoperability with U.S. and international units throughout the Pacific.
The squadron did a fly over of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, as part of the 50th anniversary of the construction of the arch on 24 October 2015
VAQ-135