It's gotta be considered a desirable posting in the USN. You get lodging in a safe, vibrant city, on an assignment that doesn't run the risk of violence unless you get an active shooter-type situation, and each day varies based on the ship duties, tourists you interact with, and community outreach you engage in. BJ Farrell has two young kids, so sending them to school in Massachusetts is about as good as it gets. I met her last summer during a tour of the Constitution, and she was very much enthusiastic about the work she and her crew do, and the historical opportunity presented to her.