The battalion was deployed to the Middle East in 2003 and took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom I providing mechanized support for the infantry regiments.
On 23 March, elements of Company A and C fought in the Battle of Nasiriyah with Regimental Combat Team 2.

After the invasion, the battalion began a regular rotation of companies to Iraq.
Usually designated "Team Gator", these companies provided both traditional AAV missions and provisional infantry missions.

Company C and D participated in the Operation Phantom Fury (Second Battle of Fallujah) in November 2004 - January 2005.

In 2007, Company A was the last 2d AABn unit to use AAVs for entire deployment relieved by company D.  Company D switched, in January 2008, to MRAPs and continued security missions all along Mobile, their usual area of operations (AO), after Operation Phantom Fury.

Company D was the last AAV unit tasked with the Route Mobile mission.
Company B relocated to Ramadi upon arrival.

Company B deployed to Ramadi in support of 1st Battalion, 9th Marines.
The company was tasked with operating the numerous entry control points (ECPs) around the city.

Company A deployed as MRAP Company and relieved Company B and took over the ECP's in Oct 2008 in Ramadi.
They then closed all ECP's down and turned them over to the Iraqi Police in Feb 2009 and returned home.
The battalion was deployed to the Middle East in 2003 and took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom I providing mechanized support for the infantry regiments. On 23 March, elements of Company A and C fought in the Battle of Nasiriyah with Regimental Combat Team 2.
After the invasion, the battalion began a regular rotation of companies to Iraq. Usually designated "Team Gator", these companies provided both traditional AAV missions and provisional infantry missions.
Company C and D participated in the Operation Phantom Fury (Second Battle of Fallujah) in November 2004 - January 2005.
In 2007, Company A was the last 2d AABn unit to use AAVs for entire deployment relieved by company D.  Company D switched, in January 2008, to MRAPs and continued security missions all along Mobile, their usual area of operations (AO), after Operation Phantom Fury.
Company D was the last AAV unit tasked with the Route Mobile mission. Company B relocated to Ramadi upon arrival.
Company B deployed to Ramadi in support of 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. The company was tasked with operating the numerous entry control points (ECPs) around the city.
Company A deployed as MRAP Company and relieved Company B and took over the ECP's in Oct 2008 in Ramadi. They then closed all ECP's down and turned them over to the Iraqi Police in Feb 2009 and returned home.
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion