NightOwl,
It was fun 20 years ago! I can't say the last five years or so was though, what with cut backs, budgets, being b*ggered about with postings, promotions etc etc and the late notice "Andy, you're on Guard Commander next week, okay".
At least with my new outfit, if they want me to work more than my 36 hr week, they ask me nicely and then pay me extra!!!!