CMSgt Andrew Rapsavage is the Command Chief Master Sergeant at the 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He is the senior enlisted leader and the primary advisor to the commander on all matters regarding readiness, training, operations, professional development and effective utilization of the installations 4,500 total force Airmen. The wing is responsible for installation operations, security, maintenance, medical care, and mission support for 25,000 military and civilian employees, 27,000 retirees, and 20,000 family members who live and work on Kirtland’s 52,000 acres. Kirtland is the fifth largest base in the United States Air Force. The wing is the host for 108 mission partners and operates the United States only dedicated Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test organization for current and future capabilities of the nation’s force. Elite weapons and tactics development and missile test launches are developed and executed locally and at geographically separated locations in Utah and California.
CMSgt Rapsavage entered the Air Force in June 2000 and in October, graduated from the Nuclear Weapons Specialist Course at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Throughout his career, he has filled a myriad of roles in the nuclear enterprise including, NCOIC Weapons Maintenance, Special Weapons Flight Chief, Command Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Manager, Command Nuclear Surety Inspector, Superintendent, Nuclear Inspections Division, Senior Enlisted Leader, and Command Nuclear Weapons Functional Manager. CMSgt Rapsavage has a background in Dual-Capable Aircraft, Gravity Bombs, Air Launched Cruise Missiles, Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
EDUCATION
2004 Airman Leadership School, Minot AFB ND
2010 Associate Degree in Munitions System Technology, Community College of the Air Force.
2011 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany.
2014 Joint SNCO PME Course
2015 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2017 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, AL
2019 Baccalaureate of Arts in Business Administration and Management, American Military University
2023 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2025 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II
2025 Pre-Command Team Training, Maxwell AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS OR CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. November 2000 – October 2003, Reentry System and Vehicle Team Member, 5th Munitions Squadron, Minot AFB, ND
2. October 2003 – December 2006, Nuclear Weapons Quality Assurance Inspector, 5th Maintenance Group, Minot AFB, ND
3. December 2006 – October 2008, Weapons Maintenance Team Chief, 5th Munition’s Squadron, Minot AFB, ND
4. October 2008 – August 2009, Weapons Maintenance Bay Chief, 5th Munition’s Squadron, Minot AFB, ND
5. August 2009 – June 2011, NCOIC, Munitions Control, 702 Munitions Support Squadron, Buechel AB, Germany
6. June 2011 – August 2013, NCOIC, Weapons Maintenance, 702 Munitions Support Squadron, Buechel AB, Germany
7. August 2013 – September 2015, Command Reentry System Manager, Barksdale AFB, LA
8. September 2015 – July 2017, Command Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Manager, Barksdale AFB, LA
9. July 2017 – September 2018, Command Nuclear Surety Inspector, Ramstein AB, Germany
10. September 2018 – September 2020, Superintendent, Nuclear Inspections Division, Ramstein AB, Germany
11. September 2020 – December 2021, Special Weapons Flight Chief, 341 Munitions Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, MT
12. January 2022 – August 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 341 Munitions Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, MT
13. September 2022 – June 2025, Command Nuclear Weapons Functional Manager, Ramstein AB, Germany
14. April 2024 – June 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, Nuclear Operations Division, Ramstein AB, Germany
15. July 2025 – Present, Command Chief, 377 ABW, Kirtland AFB, NM
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Recognition Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2015 Air Force Global Strike Command Larry D Welch Award
2018 United States Air Forces in Europe Howard W. Leaf Award
2020 Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2023 Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Professional Team of the Year
2024 Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations Professional Team of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic June 21, 2000
Airman First Class August 4, 2000
Senior Airman December 4, 2002
Staff Sergeant August 1, 2004
Technical Sergeant June 1, 2009
Master Sergeant June 1, 2013
Senior Master Sergeant November 1, 2017
Chief Master Sergeant March 1, 2022
(Current as of July 2025)