Chief Master Sergeant Christopher L. Guyse is the 10th Command Chief for the 186th Air Refueling
Wing, Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi. As the Senior Enlisted Leader to
the base commander, he serves as the principle enlisted advisor and advocate, providing expert
counsel on operational effectiveness and the organization, training, and equipping of the enlisted
force. He ensures the commander’s vision and directives are clearly communicated and faithfully
executed throughout the base, fostering a cohesive and mission ready workforce. Through his
leadership, he bridges the communication between the base commander and enlisted Airmen,
championing their professional development and welfare while supporting the overall mission
success.
Previously served as Senion Enlisted Leader, 186th Air Operations Group, (AOG), Key Field Air
National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi. The 186 AOG directly supports the Continental United
States North American Aerospace Defense Region, First Air Force and Air Forces Northern,
CONR-1AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE), Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Chief Guyse’s subject matter expertise contributed to the 186 AOG which provides a mission ready Air National Guard Augmentation force to CONR-1AF (AFNORTH/AFSPACE) in their role as the Air/Space
Component to US NOTHERN COMMAND and NORAD in support of homeland defense, security, and defense support to civil authorities.
Chief Guyse has served in the Mississippi Air National Guard for 36 years. In 1989, the chief
joined the Mississippi Air National Guard’s 186th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Key Field ANGB,
Meridian, Mississippi, where he served as a munitions systems craftsman until June 1992. During the
unit’s conversion to the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Chief Guyse retrained as a KC-135R aircraft
maintenance craftsman where he served various roles as primary crew chief, quality assurance
specialist, weight and balance technician, and base technical order distribution office. During the
realignment of the 186th Air Refueling Wing in 2010, Chief Guyse accepted a position with the 286th
Air Mobility Operations Squadron and served as Aircraft Maintenance Senior Enlisted Leader. In
April 2017, Chief Guyse was selected as the Senior Enlisted Leader of A3 Operations Directorate,
186th Air Component Operations Squadron. In February 2023, Chief Guyse was selected as the Senior
Enlisted Leader, 186th Air Operations Group.
EDUCATION
1994 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory, by correspondence 2000 Noncommissioned Officer Academy,
by correspondence 2005 Aircraft Weight and Balance, by correspondence
2006 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence
2009 Associate’s Degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force 2011
Defense Support of Civil Authorities, by correspondence
2013 Air Force Intermediate Staff Course, NAS Meridian, Miss. 2014 Contingency Wartime Planning
Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2021 Senior Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education I&II
2021 CMSgt Orientation Course, Andrews AFB, MD
2022 CMSgt Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 1989 – October 1989, Student, U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. October 1989 – June 1992, Munitions Systems Specialist, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss.
3. June 1992 – October 1999, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss.
4. October 1999 – March 2001, Ordnance Equipment Craftsman, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss
5. March 2001 – July 2003, Information Management Craftsman, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss
6. July 2003 – June 2006, Aircraft Quality Assurance, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss
7. June 2006 – October 2011, Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss
8. October 2011 – July 2013, Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, 286th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, Key
Field ANGB, Miss
9. July 2013 – April 2017, Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, 186th Air Component Operations Squadron, Key Field ANGB, Miss
10. April 2017 – February 2023, Command and Control Battle Management Operations Senior Enlisted Leader 186th
Air Component Operations Squadron, Key Field ANGB, Miss
11. February 2023 – September 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, 186th Air Operations Group, Key Field ANGB, Miss
12. September 2025 - Current, Command Chief, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Key Field ANGB, Miss.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one device
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with two devices
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with three devices
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with eleven devices
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air and Space Longevity Service with six devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one device
Air and Space Training Ribbon
STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Mississippi Medal of Efficiency
Mississippi War Medal with one device
Mississippi Emergency Service Medal
Mississippi Service School Medal with one device
Mississippi Longevity Medal with three devices
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman February 3, 1990
Airman First Class August 25, 1990
Senior Airman March 2, 1991
Staff Sergeant March 5, 1994
Technical Sergeant April 1, 2000
Master Sergeant February 9, 2005
Senior Master Sergeant October 1, 2013
Chief Master Sergeant November 4, 2020
(Current as of September 2025)