 On 7 May 2005, the squadron again deployed aboard USS "Nimitz" to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.In October 2006, the squadron successfully completed the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program, in preparation for the squadron's transition to an expeditionary role.In January 2007, VFA-94 joined its sister squadron VFA-97 as one of only two F/A-18 squadrons to deploy overseas as part of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP).