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] Special Tactics Squadrons are organized, trained and equipped specifically for various special operations missions facilitating air operations on the battlefield.

They conduct combat search and rescue missions, collect intelligence, as well as call in close air support or airstrikes against enemy combatants and are often partnered with other U.S. special operations forces overseas.

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