News>Chief Gaylord inspires Alamo Wing at annual awards banquet
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Chief Master Sgt. Robert D. Gaylor (ret.) fifth Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, delivers the keynote address at the 433rd Airlift Wing's annual awards banquet Jan. 5, 2013 at the Gateway Club on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Tim Wade)
433rd Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Emil Garza, Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Robert Gaylor, and Col. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 433rd AW commander take a moment during the festivities of the Alamo Wing's annual awards banquet Jan. 5, 2013 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Chief Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, was the key-note speaker for the event. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Maj. Tim Wade)
Chief Master Sgt. Robert D. Gaylor (ret.), fifth Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, chats with Master Sgt. Artis Walker, 433rd Operations Support Squadron's first sergeant, during the 433rd Airlift Wing's annual awards banquet on Jan. 5., 2013
The inaugural 433rd Airlift Wing Combat Ready Spirit was presented at the wing's second annual awards banquet, held on Jan. 5, 2013. The award is a unique design of an actual C-5 Galaxy turbine, rotor and other assorted, discarded C-5 parts. Wing senior leadership presented the honor to the winning three-to-four video that portrayed the unit's spirit, pride, actions, and commitment to the wing's mission of providing combat-ready forces. The 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron was presented with the trophy during the banquet. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Alan Boedeker)
by Elsa Martinez
433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
1/8/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The fifth Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force inspired members of the 433rd Airlift Wing and their guests at the Alamo Wing's second annual awards banquet at the Gateway Club Jan. 5.
Chief Master Sgt. Robert D. Gaylord, who retired in 1979, regaled guests with anecdotes about his 31-year career that led to his formula for success of opportunity, aptitude and attitude. But, he added, the most valuable asset to a well-rounded life was the continued pursuit of education.
"Never stop learning," he remarked. "You must wake up every morning and know that you are open to learning something new will enrich your life and those around you."
"It was an honor and a privilege to have a true Air Force living legend, Chief Gaylor as the guest speaker for our ceremony," said Col. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 433rd Airlift Wing commander. "The military and civilian award winners exemplified all the qualities Chief Gaylor covered. I guarantee wing leadership will continue to relay the importance of education to our Airmen. Only through continued learning will our Airmen and civilian force be ready to handle the challenges which lay ahead for the Air Force and our wing in the 21st Century."
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