Yep, I totally agree. Lets pay less money to keep guys in who are older, usually have greater family commitments, and who are less adaptable to the needs of the service (be it cost cuts, extended deployments, reduced allowances).
At the end of the day, it is the needs of the service that are important. The deal everyone receives can hardly be described as atrocious. There is a queue (quite literally) of people ready to step into our shoes, so regardless of experience, if you are deadwood and unable to adapt to the change, move over and let a new generation carry the baton.
Let us not forget that the service can continue with an experience shortage. With the attitude of some on here I can genuinely say that we are probably better off without your toxicity.