Yes the guys and gals who join up are all volunteers. 9% for those at the lower end of the ranks? maybe. These are the guys who are in the front line everyday and are still well below the national average UK pay. Which currently stands around £22,000. They do not shirk their responsibilities, they do not complain that they have to live in harsh conditions everyday, and all for a war they probably don't believe in. They do it out of sense of duty and pride in their country. The article was aimed at the soldier, it is not his fault if the NEXT government want to change the way they are treated by the health service..
Dry your eyes princess and get out to one of the theatres and see exactly what these boys and girls have to put up with everyday.