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Only if you get promoted beyond E5 and then busted down. IIRC, you must make E6 by the time you have 15 years in service, or you get the boot.
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Yes, it is possible to retire from the US Army as a sergeant (E5), but it is not common. Normally, individuals retire from the Army at a higher rank, such as Staff Sergeant (E6) or higher. To retire as a sergeant, certain criteria like time in service and years at the rank need to be met.
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