@Caravanfan Ok, thanks for clarifying. I haven’t seen the Netflix.
One point that I’m not sure you’re aware of, most people aren’t, is NOAA and PHS are uniformed services and have commissioned officers. They use Navy rank, Navy uniforms, just a different insignia, and get all military benefits. My dad retired as an 06, a Captain. Even a Navy man would mistake him for a Navy officer. NASA is not part of the uniformed services and probably should be.