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Air Force Honors CMSAF #5 Robert D. Gaylor during celebration of life services
February 10, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force celebrated the life and lasting contributions of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Feb. 10, 2024. The morning featured a memorial service held at JBSA-Lackland’s Gateway Chapel and included guest speakers 19th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, 12th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Eric Benken, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ken Gaylor, CMSAF Gaylor’s son. Retired Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Bob Page officiated both ceremonies... MORE

Soldiers with the Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section carry the flag-draped casket of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor during his interment ceremony, Feb. 10, 2024 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas. Gaylor spent more than seven decades improving the Air Force through its people. He was an active proponent of professional military education and delivered seminars frequently in-person and online until his passing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristin English).

JBSA hosts funeral services for CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor
February 3, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing will host funeral services for Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, on Feb. 10 at JBSA-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. ... MORE

Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)