Confirm the squadron in question was on operations? I.e military delivering effect. Have some become a bit spoiled over the past few years of having all the trimmings (Kandahar etc)? Do the Armed Forces now expect a fully furnished gym, Pizza Hut, Costa and a full stocked EFI before deploying? Not withstanding the lack of investment in equipment and resources, aren't servicemen supposed to be able to be a bit more enduring?
Wonder if the Booties, Paras or Guards wrote to the press prior to landing in San Carlos due to the lack of retail facilities?