[RJS1950]

Years ago when in the Marines there were enlisted troops who were career privates. They retired as privates even though some of them had attained the rank of E-6 or E-7, some attaining the ranks several times during 20 years.

My last roommate was an E-5 who had been an E7 twice.

[GrandEagle]

Wow, Thanks for the info. I knew a guy who was busted from E6 to E4. One guy who worked for me went from E4 to slick sleeve (E1) but he deserted and came back almost two years later to face the music.

That would stink to put in your 20 and retire as E1!