NICK
I know its the US Navy's but in your case... it's not just a job... it's an adventure....... or what was once said by Harley drivers, the reason they had their wallet on a chain & a wrench in the rear pocket... It would brake down soon and you needed both to get back on the road again......
GUess thats why you get the BIG Bucks

Semper Fi
Joe
PS give me a call when you get state side