We are actually older than the Navy. They are Coast Guard's minor league. And we go into international waters all the time. Our small boats usually don't but our Cutters are always out there.
I'll be doing some work like that, we need to keep our stations and boats clean so we can save lives and protect our country efficiently. Fortunately I won't be doing as much cleaning as I used to because I recently made petty officer. I'll be doing some serious work once I get to my new unit. Alaska here I come!