In March 2003, VMFA(AW)-225 began flying combat sorties in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Joining 225 were other members of Marine Aircraft Group 11.VMFA (AW)-225 also deployed in support of OIF in 2007-2008 at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq.
VMFA(AW)-225 commenced flying combat sorties in March 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. VMFA (AW)-225 was joined by other units from Marine Aircraft Group 11, and the squadron also contributed to OIF in 2007-2008 at Al-Asad Air Base.