Originally formed as the Fighter Squadron VF-102 during the Korean conflict in 1952, the squadron was re-designated Attack Squadron in 1955 and became the VA-36 "Roadrunners."   The squadron received its first A-4 Skyhawk in 1958.  The VA-36 is based at NAS Cecil Field, Florida, and is currently deployed to the Mediterranean Theater of Operation aboard the USS Saratoga (CVA-60) as part of the Carrier Air Group CVG-3.