 In January 2008, VMU-2 transitioned from the RQ-2B Pioneer to the RQ-7B Shadow.Transition training occurred at MCAS Cherry Point during their five-month dwell time.In April 2008, VMU-2 deployed to Iraq for its first operational deployment with the RQ-7B Shadow system and its sixth consecutive deployment in support of the War on Terror while simultaneously continuing to provide support with ScanEagle missions across the Al Anbar Province.