Joined the Navy 11 years ago and Just made E7. He will advance to this rank on the 13th of Sept. From what I understand that this is very unusual because most people have to be in the service for 15 to 20 years before gaining an E7 rank. I am very proud of my son. He takes his commentment very seriously. He is stationed on the aircraft carrier John C Stennis. He is a wonderful father to his 2 daughters and is a devoted and loving husband.