Mission
21st Special Operations Squadron is the rotary-wing portion of the 352 Special Operations Group. The squadron's mission includes; all-weather, low-level penetration of denied territory to provide infiltration, exfiltration, resupply, or fire support for air, ground, and naval forces. The unique capabilities of the MH-53 the squadron operates permit operations from unprepared landing zones.
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