Really though, your government should be thinking what others think. It's a world of alliances, it always has been. No one can go it alone.
I thought you would have either been a SEAL, Marine, Delta Force or Ranger being in Somalia. The shit hit the fan after Battle of Black Sea, I've read a lot about it.
My dad was in the RAF for 24 years. He served in Northern Ireland, Falklands and the Gulf. He also saw a little stint in West Germany during the Cold War plus a few other postings. 5 decorations.
If you've ever gotten a lift in a RAF Chinook, he's fixed it at some point.
A lot of people think America sucks, I just think some Americans suck. It's the same for all countries though, I dare say a lot of Americans hate Britain.