Really Annoyed
You are really annoyed aren't you?
Why did I take a gamble and lose? Your argument doesn't stack up.
The reason you're really annoyed is because you know there is a real chain of your worst fears being realised. DEC's.
You work for a business, not a charity. If it makes good financial sense to employ well qualified, professionals (who aren't quite as annoyed as you are), your paymasters will do just that.
Deal with it.
As for my gamble: gained a Command, been promoted, would like to utilise it in UK or somewhere in Western Europe. That's all. No more. You made this personal by your puerile desire to protect your hallowed ground. Grow up.