On 31 July 1975, the 563rd was again activated at George Air Force Base, California as the 563d Tactical Fighter Training Squadron and assigned to the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing.
 It initially flew Thunderstick II aircraft but replaced them with McDonnell F-4 Phantom IIs in September 1975.
 In October 1978, the 563rd received new aircraft from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and was the first operational squadron to fly the advanced F-4G Wild Weasel.
 The unit served with this electronic warfare aircraft in many exercises until it was inactivated in October 1989.
On 31 July 1975, the 563rd was again activated at George Air Force Base, California as the 563d Tactical Fighter Training Squadron and assigned to the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing.  It initially flew Thunderstick II aircraft but replaced them with McDonnell F-4 Phantom IIs in September 1975.  In October 1978, the 563rd received new aircraft from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and was the first operational squadron to fly the advanced F-4G Wild Weasel.  The unit served with this electronic warfare aircraft in many exercises until it was inactivated in October 1989.
563rd Flying Training Squadron