The goal of the organization is to contact all aircrews, maintenance, CCT, and support personnel who were part of a Pacific Combat Talon unit, whether stationed at CCK, Nha Trang, Kadena, or Clark (Heavy Chain included). We've published a roster with over 1100 names, over half of which have current addresses. We keep the roster current with quarterly updates (published in our newsletter) and annual reprints. The whole idea is to help old friends reacquaint and catch up with what's happened over the years. We look for old TDY orders, crew lists, recall rosters--anything that might help us assemble a complete listing of personnel. Unfortunately, there aren't addresses for everybody, but the word is being passed - we add new names and addresses practically every week.

On the social side, SGI members meet at Hurlburt once each quarter (1st weekend in January, April and July). Our annual reunion is held in early October in conjunction with the AFSOC 'Homecoming' and Air Commando Reunion. All our events are held in a casual setting without formal agenda. These are primarily social functions, with minimum business discussion (except "war stories" and other tall tales of the Far East). Look for details of our upcoming events in the next "SGI Times" (our newsletter) coming to your mailbox soon. We also post meeting notices out here on the "web" in the Hot News section.

Obviously, all who can make it to a quarterly meeting are in for a good time--our get togethers have been great! Those who can't make it to Ft Walton Beach are encouraged to take a minute to send a note--the news about what you've been up to will go out in the quarterly newsletter.

The SGI organization is quickly gaining recognition and support; the heritage of Combat Talon in the Pacific is strong -- the legends of Maynard the Duck, Big Red, and the hundreds of other stories are worth sharing and saving.

Membership in the SGI is restricted to those who are/have been assigned to the Pacific-based Combat Talon unit (Stray Goose, Det 1 - 314TCW, 15 ACS, 15th SOS, 90th SOS, or 1st SOS) at some point during their Air Force service.  Individuals who served in a direct supporting role of this unit (e.g., Maintenance, CCT, Aerial Delivery, etc.) are also eligible for membership. We do offer an Associate membership for those who do not meet the previous membership categories but are supportive of the SGI organization and Combat Talon operations in the Pacific.   Annual membership fees are $10/year, payable by 30 Jun, to cover our administrative costs. Those individuals currently assigned to the 1st SOS receive a free membership while in the 1st -- simply let us know you want to join.

If you are interested in joining SGI, please fill out our on-line membership application.