Wg13
I'm just asking if a certain amount of service robustness has been lost.
You are kidding?
The average RAF type is more robust now than at any time in the last 60 years.
After the post war Flying Club years (that went on till the 90's), we now have a (smaller) cadre of people who are fitter than ever and, yes, hardened by over a decade of constant conflict.
There are always people who moan about their lot, but the majority in the Service put up and keep at it, and they are fine people who can do without the old school putting down their efforts.