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I'd call him sea pappy.. Although I never saw anyone that age on active duty.

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bd popeye said:

I'd call him sea pappy.. Although I never saw anyone that age on active duty.

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According to the rank on his uniform he looks to be an E-5.

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Equation said:

According to the rank on his uniform he looks to be an E-5.

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Yep, Equation, that is right. He's an E-5. That's what a Petty Officer 2nd Class is. It says he is retired, and I expect it was quite a few years ago.

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Yep, Equation, that is right. He's an E-5. That's what a Petty Officer 2nd Class is. It says he is retired, and I expect it was quite a few years ago.

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An E-5 with the regular USN cannot retire any longer. They have this thing called high year tenure. If you don't achieve E-6 by 14 years you are discharged and unable to retire.

Back when I joined up and E-4 could retire. And if a person was under the Philippines enlistment program....and they were a Steward they could retire as an E-3. But that all changed by the mid to late 70's when hi-year tenure took affect..

The Philippines enlistment program ended in 1992. There are several thousand second , third fourth and more Filipino sailors serving with the US Navy.



Modern day HYT...

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bd popeye said:

An E-5 with the regular USN cannot retire any longer. They have this thing called high year tenure. If you don't achieve E-6 by 14 years you are discharged and unable to retire.

Back when I joined up and E-4 could retire. And if a person was under the Philippines enlistment program....and they were a Steward they could retire as an E-3. But that all changed by the mid to late 70's when hi-year tenure took affect..

The Philippines enlistment program ended in 1992. There are several thousand second , third fourth and more Filipino sailors serving with the US Navy.

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Really? Wow....do one at least get a "Honorable Discharge"?

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Equation said:

Really? Wow....do one at least get a "Honorable Discharge"?

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Yes of course. You just could not re-enlist. Back in 1989 I had a woman working for me that could not make E-5. She was discharged under the HYT rule. She was a good worker..However she had poor reading skills. Very poor. We helped her as much as possible. But we could not take the advancement exam for her. So she was discharged.

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PEARL HARBOR (May 16, 2013) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships, landing ship tank JS Shimokita (LST 4002), destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) are moored along the pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships arrived May 15 for a port visit visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Dunford/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013) Sailors assigned to Deck Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) use the boat and aircraft crane to hoist a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the water onto a hangar bay elevator. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chase C. Lacombe/Released)

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (May 21, 2013) Sailors tend to lines on the forecastle of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) as the ship pulls into Jakarta Harbor for a port visit, marking the beginning of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2013. Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility and is participating in CARAT, the annual bilateral naval exercise series between the United States and partner nations in the Southeast Asia region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2013) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 perform helicopter maintenance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released)

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RED SEA (May 19, 2013) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Crystal Guy monitors contacts from the combat information center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 completed flight operations off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob G. Kaucher/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 19, 2013) Sailors are lowered into the water during rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) launch and recovery operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 18, 2013) MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wolf Pack of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 maneuvers over the South China Sea. HSM-75 is part of Carrier Air Wing 11 deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2013) Sailors stow chain on the catwalk aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Linda S. Swearingen/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2013) Gunnery Sgt. Erika Ibarra assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 serves Sailors dinner on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam Souvannason/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 18, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic Seaman Desirae Key, from Trenton, N.Y., inspects an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 for a daily inspection aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kelly M. Agee/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (May 15, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Gold Crew aboard the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) handle mooring lines during the boat's return to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 18, 2013) A Sailor signals an SA330J Puma helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2013) Aviation boatswain's mates (handling) direct two MV-22 Ospreys during a launch and recovery cycle on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary A Prill/Released)

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As always, great pics popeye!

I posted the story about the visit of those three high value JMSDF vessels visiting Hawaii in the US MIlitary News thread. I see a Sea Knight on the deck of the one JMSDF amphibious ship there.

...and, I love to see those Opsreys becoming a main stay in the fleet. We jsut need to see a dedicated ASW and an AEW version fo the same for opertion off of the LHDs and LHAs.

As to the High Year Tenure program...yes, I had a nephew caught up in that. He got to E-4 and could not get futher after his second enlistment. After that, they simply would not take him back.

My son-in-law made E-6 in eight years. He is now an O-1 (Ensign) in a program he was accepted into to make a medical officer out of him. He is in school here in Boise right now. We really like that because the three sons he and my daughter have are here with them for another 1 1/2 years. Love those grankids! He'll be an O-2 (Lt. JG) when he finishes and off to San Diego for a ten year commitment. He hopes to retire at O-4 (Lt. Cmdr)...and maybe O5 (Cmdr). He'll be 44 then.

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Yes that HYT hits a lot of shipmates. If you are stuck in a rating that is nearly frozen it's best to convert to another rating.




In this picture you can see two CH-47s, maybe 46s, cocooned on the deck of the JS Shimokita (LST 4002). Perhaps transferred or sold to the JSDF.

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PEARL HARBOR (May 20, 2013) Sailors haul down the national ensign aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor for Pacific Partnership 2013. Pacific Partnership is an annual Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civic assistance mission between U.S. military, host and partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships, and disaster response capabilities, in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Laurie Dexter/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2013) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Adams fires the MK 38 MOD2 25mm machine gun during a training exercise on the weather deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting routine training and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (May 21, 2013) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) volunteer to help prepare a special meal as part of Asian-Pacific American Heritage month. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Rupp/released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 22, 2013) A Sailor refuels an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raul Moreno Jr./Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 22, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 moves into position to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Derek W. Volland/Released)

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PEARL HARBOR (May 22, 2013) Members of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonial Guard participate in an ash scattering ceremony for retired Chief Petty Officer Earl Selover at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island. Selover's remains joined the remains of more than 50 Sailors still aboard the USS Utah (BB 31) wreckage which was sunk during the 1941 attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tiarra Fulgham/Released)

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PALMDALE, Calif. (May 21, 2013)Two Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles are seen on the tarmac at a Northrop Grumman test facility in Palmdale, Calif. Triton is undergoing flight testing as an unmanned maritime surveillance vehicle. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman by Chad Slattery/Released)

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PALMDALE, Calif. (May 22, 2013) The Triton unmanned aircraft system completes its first flight May 22, 2013 from the Northrop Grumman manufacturing facility in Palmdale, Calif. The 80-minute flight successfully demonstrated control systems that allow Triton to operate autonomously. Triton is designed to fly surveillance missions up to 24-hours at altitudes of more than 10 miles, allowing coverage out to 2,000 nautical miles. The system's advanced suite of sensors can detect and automatically classify different types of ships. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman by Daniel Perales/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (May 21, 2013) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Michael Huse, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 1, searches for surface contacts while patrolling San Diego Bay during the final evaluation problem. The problem is designed to evaluate the squadron as ready to deploy overseas to conduct maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 21, 2013) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728), gold crew, arrives in Souda harbor. Florida is homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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SOUDA BAY, Greece (May 22, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) arrives in Souda Bay. Barry is homeported in Norfolk, Va., and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley/Released)

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RED SEA (May 22, 2013) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Luis Rodriguezduenas, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, observes operations from the flight of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (May 18, 2013) The race team from the Headquarters Company of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 cruises down a hill in a hand crafted banana box car on Camp Shields during a modified soap box derby. The event was part of the deployment training for NMCB-5. NMCB-5 is supporting Navy and joint forces throughout the U.S. Pacific Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)

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