A Motto For Life: Robert Gaylor at TEDxScottAFB

[@ChristySpurlock]

He spoke at my son's Security Force Graduation @ Lackland AFB 03.25.2013 Awesome speaker. So honored to have met him.

[@BrandonGallemore]

I have had the privilege of listening to this man speak two times now. I'm a SrA in the Air Force and not only had he inspired me with this story before but today he gave another speech in front of 13 airmen in my ALS class. He was five feet away from me speaking about his son Kenny Gaylor and the investment of his basketball shoes. If you haven't heard that story, look it up. This man should have not only been the 5th CMSgt of the Air Force, he should have been president. Thanks Chief!

[@tristanduff]

I absolutely love this man. Hands down one of the best servicemembers I've ever had the honor of meeting.

[@Bikes_N_Adventure]

He just guest spoke at my ALS class a couple days ago. Absolute legend!

[@madisonreuter4422]

I had the honor of receiving a college grant in his name and have been able to speak to him a few times. He's truly an amazing individual.

[@JakeSimon19]

Amazing how this develops from light-hearted storytelling to true wisdom. I was just plain entertained for most of it, then walked away with a new point of view of leadership, motivation and inspiration.

[@males-2-menuniteddariusdon337]

Love this Dude..! I call him the “Godfather of the Air Force!”

[@johnblair765]

I had the privilege of seeing and hearing him speak at Bergstrom AFB, Texas in 1976...This was before he was CMSgt of the Air Force..he was a traveling Leadership Instructor..he spoke at our Leadership School. He was very good then.

[@kulebrero]

I’ve watched this video at least 20 times. I can’t wait to watch it another 20. What a great message!

[@farhunilyas6269]

"There is no substitute for caring". What a great message

[@SofaKingWhat]

I JUST heard/met CMSgt Gaylor this past weekend at my Reserve unit's Dining Out. SUCH!! AN!! HONOR!! At 89 years old he is still just as entertaining and 100% on top of his game.

[@davidz7915]

I remember the Chief telling this story to us back in the mid 80's while stationed in Korea. Good to hear it again.

[@andrewhann7616]

Same. I got this story in ALS at Kelly AFB in 2000 and again at NCOA at Kadena AB in 2009. I figured he had been telling it long before then.

[@TheWhatisright]

A must hear. Great words from my good friend CMSgt AF #5 Bob Gaylor. A dear friend and leader of our Air Force. His words are always from the heart. CMSgt Dwayne F. Hopkins

[@MegaDee911]

One of my Favorite videos to watch!!

[@mcesarey]

I could listen to him tell stories all day long...

[@sandrajarrell4188]

Our assistant principal shared this with all the teachers at our school. This was great to hear. We deliver hot fries to our students every day.

[@kdykens7274]

Great great man. I met him back in 1997 during my ALS course in Grand Forks, ND. He hasnt lost his touch, glad to see this.

[@Bikes_N_Adventure]

He's still visiting ALS classes! 2021 still hasn't lost his touch!

[@terminatorp8797]

One of the greatest speakers that I have ever met.

[@Devlyn0923]

I had the pleasure of listening to him and meeting him today in person. Wonderful speaker, and a great man.

[@SidRichardMorris]

With simplicity, wisdom, and grace ... Chief Robert D. Gaylor grabbed my heart with this great story. Juan had it right didn't he? SRM

[@Archonares]

Saw him for the second time today. A truly amazing individual.

[@kellac]

What bozo would give this TedTalk a thumbs down? Excellent Chief. We’re using this week. Hot fries please.

[@rubbing2001]

Chief Gaylor visited King Salmon Air Force Station in 1977 while I was assigned there. He impressed me. Greg Miller

[@gmoney1960]

I first heard this story when Chief Gaylor told it in 1994. It is still as impactful as it was then. Awesome Individual!

[@AndrewHramec]

I had the pleasure of spending 3 days with him driving him around for his visit to our base

[@charleneshaub5650]

Brilliant

[@susdog3404]

aim high airmen

[@tetra_archive]

His entire time in the military and he talks about how he got fast food?!

[@doggishking4796]

stop reading and get back to work