SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1869365 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-09-06T22:53:07-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1869365

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2016-09-06T22:53:07-04:00 2016-09-06T22:53:07-04:00 SGM Billy Herrington 1869381

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m three higher than I thought I&#39;d ever be.

2016-09-06T22:58:15-04:00 2016-09-06T22:58:15-04:00 ENS Private RallyPoint Member 1869395

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The goal is to retire as a Flag Officer, to be honest. I will settle for 06, but I have such a desire to become a Flag Officer one day, I couldn&#39;t imagine not doing it! In the end, retirement is a LONG way away. If I even live that long, I&#39;ll be just as happy ;) A long successful career filled with many friends, stories, and shared beers!

2016-09-06T23:04:47-04:00 2016-09-06T23:04:47-04:00 Col Dona Marie Iversen 1869401

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wanted to retire as a GO but not PC, so I retired before I earned a one way trip to KS.

2016-09-06T23:08:21-04:00 2016-09-06T23:08:21-04:00 SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1869404

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Rank doesn&#39;t mean much to me as much as leading people. But to answer your question, at least CW4

2016-09-06T23:08:52-04:00 2016-09-06T23:08:52-04:00 TSgt Joe C. 1869417

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MSgt would be nice, but I got time before I get to that rank. I can&#39;t test for it until a year from February. If all goes well, I plan to obtain E-7 and decide if I want to stay past 20 years or not.

2016-09-06T23:13:49-04:00 2016-09-06T23:13:49-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1869418

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goal, is to retire a Brigider General. Yes! That is a long way Away and a really high goal. But I will at least try my best to get there.

2016-09-06T23:14:24-04:00 2016-09-06T23:14:24-04:00 SFC Pete Kain 1869428

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No goal, I just did not know what I wanted other than not asking would you like fries with that.

2016-09-06T23:18:05-04:00 2016-09-06T23:18:05-04:00 TSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1869437

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a long way off since I&#39;m not done with my degree. But O-6 would more than enough.

2016-09-06T23:25:25-04:00 2016-09-06T23:25:25-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1869446

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would like to retire atleast a senior non com but I&#39;m working towards going warrant. I really don&#39;t have good luck but dosnt stop me from trying .

2016-09-06T23:27:44-04:00 2016-09-06T23:27:44-04:00 MSgt Ken Flood 1869540

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Whilst in Basic Training I saw the respect and professionalism or a Master Sergeant. At that point I told myself that should I stick around for 20 years that is the rank i wanted to achieve. Thankfully I attained that goal.

2016-09-07T00:28:36-04:00 2016-09-07T00:28:36-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1869541

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goal has always been to become a 1SG and lead a Company full of Engineers. I am one rocker away and have about 6 years until retirement. It will be up to the Army to make it happen at this point.

2016-09-07T00:28:36-04:00 2016-09-07T00:28:36-04:00 Maj John Bell 1869551

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wanted to command a Marine Expeditionary Unit on a real mission. Colonels command MEU&#39;s, but the MEU, not the rank was the goal.

2016-09-07T00:37:42-04:00 2016-09-07T00:37:42-04:00 CW4 Private RallyPoint Member 1869576

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Initially I wanted to achieve the rank of 1SG because that&#39;s was my Dads highest rank. After making SSG, I changed my sights onto CSM, but after making SFC in 8 years and careful consideration towards my future and the future of my family, I made the choice to become a Warrant Officer. My current goal to make CW4 and retire under 23 years in the Army.

2016-09-07T00:56:11-04:00 2016-09-07T00:56:11-04:00 Sgt Joshua Mardino 1869584

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a young Marine, I was really inspired by some of the senior enlisted. Had I stayed and made it, I would have loved to have been a Master Sergeant and stay close to my field. As it is, being a Sergeant before I got out was an honor and a privilege.

2016-09-07T01:03:49-04:00 2016-09-07T01:03:49-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1869591

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At first I just wanted to see the world and party, I didn&#39;t really care that much about rank. Later I cared about spending time with family and friends and just wanted to be good at my job and get a 20 year retirement. Later in my career I regretted not having pushed myself harder when I was younger, and resolved to work harder as a civilian... which I have done. <br /><br />I don&#39;t feel any regret at this point though, it&#39;s been about 13 years since I retired... I&#39;m not sure I would go back and change anything. The service, the experience, the camaraderie, those are all that really matter to me now.

2016-09-07T01:10:55-04:00 2016-09-07T01:10:55-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1869598

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I went in as a Spec4 and I did not think about rank and I already thought at age 31 I was too old for getting a Commission. I was in the ARNG and they can be officers up to age 35. I never dreamed I would get to be a Major. When I was a Lieutenant I wanted to be a Captain. I am now a Major at age 53 and 22 years, 3 deployments and I just finished the Command and General Staff Officer Course Common core and I hope to make Lt. Col in the next 2 years and retire at 59 or 60.

2016-09-07T01:19:54-04:00 2016-09-07T01:19:54-04:00 CW5 Jack Gaudet 1869648

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goal was to be the best that I could be. I would rather have tried and failed then to have said I could have done that. The rank came with striving to do my best I did have a goal to go commissioned at one point but

2016-09-07T02:23:48-04:00 2016-09-07T02:23:48-04:00 SFC Stephen King 1869726

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="786189" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/786189-15r-ah-64-attack-helicopter-repairer-1-25-av-atk-25th-cab">SGT Private RallyPoint Member</a> My goal was and has been to be a model for others to follow. Rank didn&#39;t matter. A leader who provides purpose, motivation and direction. Using empathy to inspire others to be their best.

2016-09-07T05:03:17-04:00 2016-09-07T05:03:17-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1869739

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I want to retire as an O6 I have 14 years before my MRD and hopefully the stamina to keep going to reach my goal

2016-09-07T05:32:39-04:00 2016-09-07T05:32:39-04:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1869773

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>O6, but obviously I have to keep working towards a degree and then go OCS!

2016-09-07T06:22:57-04:00 2016-09-07T06:22:57-04:00 Sgt Christopher Wenzel 1869971

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wanted to eventually become a SgtMaj.

2016-09-07T08:10:51-04:00 2016-09-07T08:10:51-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1870127

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being a prior enlisted guy with 9+ years of enlisted time - I&#39;ll be happy with Major.

2016-09-07T09:27:29-04:00 2016-09-07T09:27:29-04:00 CSM Richard StCyr 1870154

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I always wanted to be a First Sergeant.

2016-09-07T09:34:16-04:00 2016-09-07T09:34:16-04:00 CDR Terry Boles 1870161

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Good question, I imagine some give thought to it early in their career, but most later in their career. For me, enlisted was to make CPO and as an officer it was 0-5 which I achieved. However I have one shot at the 0-6 board before I plan to retire, so we shall see.

2016-09-07T09:37:22-04:00 2016-09-07T09:37:22-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 1870196

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Minimum rank goal is SFC, but ultimate goal is MSG. That may not sound like much, but considering how competitive the Army is nowadays, making SFC is a serious accomplishment. Not to mention that most of my friends that joined never made it past SGT, and some of my friends that have retired or about to retire didn&#39;t make it to SFC.

2016-09-07T09:46:23-04:00 2016-09-07T09:46:23-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1870217

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goal was to get to the 1SG rank. I have been the acting a few times and next year with luck and pray should make MSG. I would love to get the opportunity to be a 1SG. Past that I haven&#39;t really thought about it but I would stay a bit longer if they let me put the star in the middle. Good luck to you and everyone else on their goals, and congrates to all that have reached their goal.

2016-09-07T09:51:06-04:00 2016-09-07T09:51:06-04:00 Lt Col Jim Coe 1870380

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Early in my career my goal was to make Major so I could retire at 20. (At the time twice-passed over Captains were ordered out of the Air Force.) I made Major, so my goal became the next higher grade. I didn&#39;t make O-6, so I took the hint and retired as an O-5. It worked out for the best for my family and me in the long run. <br /><br />A few years after I retired, a friend of mine offered this advice,<br />&quot;It&#39;s better to aim for the stars and hit the wall, than to aim for the wall and end up on the floor.&quot; Wise words from a successful business man. He owned Belleville Boot. RP members may have worn a pair of his boots.

2016-09-07T10:45:17-04:00 2016-09-07T10:45:17-04:00 PO2 Kristy Williams 1870458

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>2nd in my 5 years and I got it

2016-09-07T11:11:08-04:00 2016-09-07T11:11:08-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1870686

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I told myself that if I can reach E-7 before I get out, I&#39;d be happy. (now waiting on HRC to come up with some answers)

2016-09-07T12:40:59-04:00 2016-09-07T12:40:59-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1870786

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Initially.... I wanted to just make it to SFC...but I was offered an opportunity I couldn&#39;t refuse in 1998...I didn&#39;t know that my degree qualified for a Direct Commission....I was sought out by a recruiter while I was at Annual Training (AT)...worst case senario I would have retired in &#39;03...but when I accepted the commission...that added 15 years to my plan (10 was mandatory to retire as an officer)...so....normal progression for most officer AOCs in 15 years...is close to the LTC Promotion Board...which for me was this year..I don&#39;t regret it b/c only 10% were selected for LTC in my AOC. .I still can&#39;t believe I made it through 31 total years...21 Active and 10 Guard and Reserve, Three Deployments and Two Overseas tours...it got to the point where your tolerance for certain things gets short (thats being nice) and then you drop your retirement papers...There are people and places I will surely miss...but there are others I won&#39;t miss...I will never regret my decision to serve.....

2016-09-07T13:19:57-04:00 2016-09-07T13:19:57-04:00 CPT Gary Jugenheimer 1871168

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To get out with my men alive and with all of our faculties......didn&#39;t have a clue about Dioxin!

2016-09-07T15:51:05-04:00 2016-09-07T15:51:05-04:00 Cpl Justin Goolsby 1871331

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>NCO. I didn&#39;t care if I hit Cpl or Sgt, but if I was to leave the Marine Corps, it had to be with a bloodstripe.

2016-09-07T16:43:19-04:00 2016-09-07T16:43:19-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 1871514

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goals have been more experience related than rank. So far I haven&#39;t met many of them.

2016-09-07T18:01:37-04:00 2016-09-07T18:01:37-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1873493

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I came in always wanting to be a 1SG/E8. While I held the position as an E7 its not the same as being able to wear the Diamond. I&#39;ve worked at BN and BDE level and for me I&#39;d rather be at a Company level where I can get more real time with the Soldiers and not be stuck under stacks of paperwork.

2016-09-08T11:06:06-04:00 2016-09-08T11:06:06-04:00 CPT Earl George 1874592

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I thought for sure that after getting commissioned, I was going to Vietnam. My goal was not to do something stupid that got someone under me killed needlessly. I did not worry about rank, just serving with honor.

2016-09-08T16:50:03-04:00 2016-09-08T16:50:03-04:00 CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1875332

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only goal I set for myself was to be a SGT at my 3 year mark, and I achieved that, although I am not pined SGT yet.

2016-09-08T20:48:34-04:00 2016-09-08T20:48:34-04:00 SSG Tommy Garmon 1878548

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was offered warrant school .. Paperwork was done... I chose to retire.. The one true career move I truly regret. I started as private E1.. It would have been awesome to retire a warrant officer..

2016-09-09T21:42:49-04:00 2016-09-09T21:42:49-04:00 SA Jim Arnold 1878679

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The one I didn&#39;t obtain.

2016-09-09T22:34:17-04:00 2016-09-09T22:34:17-04:00 CMSgt Bill Hamilton 1896558

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My goal was to make SSgt(E-5) in the Air Force so I could stay 20 years. I far exceed my goal and every promotion past that was a pleasant surprise to me. While it was a pleasant surprise to me, it was a down right shock to several Colonels, Generals, and Chiefs who knew me as a young Airman. ;)

2016-09-15T20:44:21-04:00 2016-09-15T20:44:21-04:00 COL Private RallyPoint Member 5057700

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I really wanted to be a corporal- never got it.☹️

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