Hello, first time posting long time reader. Have a question that may or may not assist with Permies World Domination Bwahaha.
Do you know about the US Army's Career Skills Program (CSP)?
https://home.army.mil/imcom/index.php/customers/career-skills-program
If not link provided.
The government provides the pay, travel, and per diem for the Soldier. The sponsor provides training and work load. Sounds like it is right up your alley.
When I transitioned the CSP let me focus on post military life. Would have jumped at the chance to go to Wheaton Labs.