First There. From Pope Field, North Carolina.
Every elite unit has a home. For the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, that home is Pope Field, North Carolina — the installation where operators train, deploy, and return from missions that most will never know about. This premium 15oz white ceramic mug pairs the "First There" motto with the Pope AFB designation, honoring both the mission and the place that made it possible.
Pope Field. Where the Mission Begins.
Pope Field is more than an address — it's the launching point for some of the most demanding special operations missions in the U.S. military. Garrisoned alongside the 82nd Airborne at Fort Liberty, the 21st STS at Pope Field operates at the intersection of air and ground, going first so others can follow. This mug is a tribute to every operator who called Pope home and lived the First There standard.
Product Specifications
- Material: Premium white ceramic with ORCA coating
- Capacity: 15 oz (0.44 L)
- Rounded corners with classic C-handle
- Lead and BPA-free
- Dishwasher-safe & microwave-safe
- Care: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
A Gift Rooted in Pope Field
For the operator, veteran, or military family member connected to the 21st STS at Pope AFB, this mug is a hyper-specific tribute that goes beyond the standard unit design. The installation callout makes it instantly personal — perfect for retirements, PCS farewell gifts, Veterans Day, or honoring someone who served at one of AFSOC's most storied installations.
Unit History
The 21st Special Tactics Squadron is one of the special tactics units of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command, garrisoned at Pope Field, North Carolina. Special Tactics Squadrons are organized, trained, and equipped for special operations missions facilitating air operations on the battlefield — conducting combat search and rescue, collecting intelligence, calling in close air support and airstrikes, and partnering with U.S. special operations forces overseas.