E-1 to O-5 over 24 years. My wife is currently O-6 and has received recommendation for O-7. She just has to decide if she wants another 5 years of the crap when she planned to be done at the end of this year.
I know a woman who was in the same situation. She opted to retire as an O-6 and seems satisfied with her choice. That said, getting promoted to flag rank is a special achievement in any military organization and not one to be taken lightly.
