why does it seem like out of all the service's aviators, the navy seem to have the most fun.
I have no idea why it would seem that way to you.
Probably because you haven't read any of the books about Air Force fun. Or seen it yourself.
I've seen Navy A4's and A10's, F15's fly through both the Hetch Hetchy canyon and Yosemite valley...seems more fun than
flying over flat water to me...
All those guys have plenty of fun.
Try 'Every Man a Tiger'