| 21st Special Tactics Squadron | |
|---|---|
 A squadron combat controller supporting a cargo and personnel airdrop during an exercise | |
| Active | 1984–1993; 1996–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Special Operations |
| Part of |  Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command |
| 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) |  |
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]