Hey Gil!
Hats off to an old Knee-deep sailor!(Just Kidding)
When I used to drive home a bit too fast over the speed limit from Subase New London, the nice CT and R.I. Troopers ALWAYS let me go. The only time I was stopped by a MSP trooper, I got attitude. She actually threw my Military I.D. back at me and said "I don't need that." I was actually nervous telling her that without it, My licence was expired, cuz I was on active duty. Well, I got a ticket(deserved), but yikes!
Bottom Line? In a public forum? I will proudly give consideration to ANYBODY in service for CMVI's You bet! Even NOAA and Public Health