The FAA thought that recruiting smaller stick-monkeys would have an additional benefit, as it would lead to reduced crew weight in the massively overweight Dave (F-35). Provisional studies have since found that despite their lack of height, the new, shorter aircrew in fact weigh at least as much as their taller brethren, and in some cases more.
2SL has ordered an immediate review of weight/BMI limits for aircrew, and is instructing all catering staff to reduce portion sizes by an appropriate amount. Additionally NAAFI bar managers will only be able to sell limited amounts of nutty to all those in receipt of flying-pay.