How does an E6 have 6 service stripes?

did you ever think that perhaps he may have major reserve time or perhaps national guard. perhaps for a few years in the beginning he was AR or ANG the sought to o full time. there are lots of legitimate reasons which in the end are really NOYB(none of your business).

I medically retired at 19 years as an E-5, I was a 92a and had promotion cut off of 798 for like 10 years, I was also prior service and made E -4 my first time in but started out as E-2 second go round.i made E-5 by 1 point ,then points capped out for the rest of my career, no chance to reclass as MOS was critical. So some times people will only make E-6 before retirement. Loved my service and have no regrets

I retired at SSG with 7 service stripes while acting as platoon sergeant. Yes, my military career hit a few snags, but I consider it to be more successful than not. Tell you what, SPC, try stepping into the leadership positions that come from being a NCO before you pass judgment on people who could be your superiors.

I am prior service with a long break before joining the Natl Guard. I'm an old E6 with 15 yrs service...it happens.

I think Soldiers are the worst critics of each other and always trying to one up each other. Yes I am a retired Soldier of over 34 years before I am hit with a negative response. We should learn to value every Soldier service equally no matter the rank, no matter the MOS/Branch. They served that is more than most in the U.S.

He's re-enlisted about five times.

I don’t feel like it’s a dumb question, however, I do see how it would irritate a SSG, lol... Just saying. Some NCO’s just are not built to be PSG’s. In most cases though, it’s the career field... SFC/E-7 is a DA selection and unfortunately, many do not make the cut. Yes, it’s quite common to have 6 stripes and several combat stripes and still be a Staff Sergeant. Good question, and in order to avoid this if making the Army a career, it to be well-rounded and maintain high PT scores, max military and civilian education, and attend all military training offered asap. No one will focus more on your career than you. Be proactive!!

Lke myself.Prior service in another branch

Like myself.Had prior service in another branch.

As a 42A you should know that there are many reasons that a person could be at 18 years as an E6.
Do you know if he is Active or Reserve or National Guard?
Guard and Reserve positions are more scarce than Active.
Do you know if he got out and came back in? (Those previous years count towards service).
Do you know if he was in another branch and did a branch transfer? Lastly did you bother asking the person you speak of, or are you posting random pics of situations you know nothing a out without that persons knowledge?