Its annoying but I can see the logic behind it - I recall finding it pretty weird going from BAS to Brize in the space of 9 hours and then straight on leave. A short stop would have helped me get my head reacclimatised and helped me 'reset' ahead of getting back.
But that said, when I came back from HERRICK I felt glad I wasnt jumping off at AKT, and glad to be heading home.
I don't think we'll ever get the balance quite right.