In December 1990, the squadron deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Desert Shield.
 From there, they flew air interdiction and close air support missions in support of coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm after 17 January 1991.
 On 13 August 1996 the Lancers took off for the final time from NAS Miramar en route to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.
After a successful six-month cycle the Lancers became a permanent resident of MCAS Iwakuni.
In December 1990, the squadron deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Desert Shield.  From there, they flew air interdiction and close air support missions in support of coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm after 17 January 1991.  On 13 August 1996 the Lancers took off for the final time from NAS Miramar en route to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. After a successful six-month cycle the Lancers became a permanent resident of MCAS Iwakuni.
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