User talk:Xafsgte4

I recently looked at the biography of Chuck Norris. In the basic bio section on the right side of the page, I believe I have discovered an error regarding his military service. The section shows he served in the USAF 1958-1962, and attained a rank of "Airman First Class". This is where the error appears. Next to the rank title is an insignia with two (2) stripes. From 1958 to 1962 the rank of Airman 1st Class had an insignia with three stripes. The insignia portrayed has 2 stripes and during that time period would have been an "Airman Second Class". Ref: AFR 39-36, 4-24-1952. That classification and insignia was not changed until AFR 39-36 was revised on 10-19-1967. Under current USAF guidelines, an Airman 1st Class wears an insignia with 2 stripes. Perhaps this is where the confusion on his bio came from.

Based on the above, either the insignia or the rank name is not correct. Insignia with 2 stripes would have been an "Airman 2nd Class" or an "Airman 1st Class" would have 3 stripes on their insignia. I do not have the ability to clarify which rank was correct for Mr. Norris when he was discharged. However, I think he deserves to have the correct information on his bio.

Thank you for your time,

Terry Maes