What rank/paygrade did you hold the longest?

Mine was SSG also. I was promoted very quickly up from E-1 through E-6, but then had to wait for my Time in Grade, Time in Service before my records could go to centralized promotions. Although my records were viewed in the secondary zone, it took a few years just to qualify for that. I was selected the first time my records appeared in the primary for E-7 and the same for E-8 and I was selected in the secondary zone for E-9 but I retired before pinning it on.

Definitely SSG which I held for about six years.

E-7, four years.

Technically it was SSG cause I held it from Jul 2011 to May 2014 which includes my 2-years of ROTC. The other being SPC from Aug 06 - Jul 09.

Currently for me, it is E-7 (MSgt.). I have had it for 26 years this coming July. I retire in Jan. 2018. Doubtful I'll be promoted. I do my job, but not at the expense of my fellow enlisted. So that is why I have had it so long, I want to keep my integrity. Have seen others kiss butt and screw over their fellow airman to get promoted.

Gunnery Sergeant 1981-1990

I guess that would be SSgt, I left the active USAF after 8 years and had made SSgt in Four. I would have made My fifth stripe at the 8 year mark but though I knew more than I actually did. After an 8 year break in service came back in as a SSgt but lost the time in grade as it was such a long time. After gaining the time in grade was promoted to TSgt, MSgt and then SMSgt a grade I also held a long time until I retired with 22 years in Air Force Blue.

E-7, five years.

promoted to SFC E-7 aug 1983. then I got hit with the big three.730 am arrived in office my retirement orders were sitting on my desk. got cup of coffee sat down and my phone rings,it assignment branch and they inform me I would be pcsing to korea. after good laff and refusual phone ring again and our group csm want to chat in office. upon arriving at his office was informed I was selected for MSG on new listi choose keeping the retirement option and retired 3 months later.

1SG (Join to see) TOP my current rank is. Have been since 2005, since that is when I transferred from the Navy to Army. I hope that changes here soon.