21st Fighter Squadron
The 21st Fighter Squadron is part of the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, however it is separately based at Morris Air National Guard Base. It is a United States Air Force squadron that operates Taiwan-owned General Dynamics F-16V Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting fighter and maintenance training for the pilots and maintainers of the Republic of China Air Force.
| 21st Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
21st Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation | |
| Active | 1944–1946; 1954–1959; 1972–1991; 1991–1993; 1996–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Morris Air National Guard Base |
| Nickname(s) | Black Panthers (before 1959) Gamblers (after 1972) |
| Colors | Red & Black |
| Engagements | Pacific Ocean Theater |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Javier "Ponch" Antuña |
| Insignia | |
| 21st Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 18 March 2008) | |
| 21st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron emblem | |
| 21st Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 5 January 1946) | |
Prior to reforming at Luke in 1997, the 21st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron operated McDonnell F-4E Phantom IIs at George Air Force Base, California until 1993.
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