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21st Special Tactics Squadron
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The 21st Special Tactics Squadron is one of the special tactics units of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command. It is garrisoned at Pope Field, North Carolina.[3]
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21st Special Tactics Squadron | |
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![]() A squadron combat controller supporting a cargo and personnel airdrop during an exercise | |
Active | 1984–1993; 1996–present |
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Role | Special Operations |
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Garrison/HQ | Pope Field |
Motto(s) | First There (1988-1993) |
Engagements | Persian Gulf War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Col. Jeffrey T. Falcon[1] |
Insignia | |
21st Special Tactics Squadron emblem (approved 18 March 1999)[2] | ![]() |
1721st Combat Control Squadron emblem (approved c. April 1988) | ![]() |
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