On January 21, 2003, the squadron began deploying to Kuwait in support of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. During the 2003 invasion of Iraq it was tasked with conducting airborne DASC operations from the back of Lockheed Martin KC-130 cargo aircraft and supporting Task Force Tarawa. The squadron returned home in June 2003.
The squadron embarked on a deployment to Kuwait on January 21, 2003, as part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's efforts. During the Iraq invasion in 2003, it was tasked with conducting airborne DASC operations from the cargo holds of Lockheed Martin KC-130 aircraft and supported Task Force Tarawa. The squadron returned to its base in June 2003.