The EA-6B entered service with Fleet Replacement Squadron VAQ-129 in September 1970, and Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) became the first operational squadron, in July 1971.
EA-6B indgik i aktiv tjeneste ved Fleet Replacement Squadron VAQ-129 i september 1970, og Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) blev den første operative eskadrille i juli 1971.