Jwscud,
Your point is? The Squadron that just returned from AKI have been deployed on Operations for 240 days this year across three Op theatres. You can quote harmony expectations all you like but the reality is much different because there's a job to do and, right now, the light blue are being asked to do it.
Don't believe everything you read; I include this article in that.
It never surprises me to see the 'in my day' brigade come forth to proffer such wise words (read thinly-veiled contempt) at today's military personnel. quite frankly, this brigade couldn't be more out of touch with reality and seem ludicrously ignorant of what it means to serve in a highly-leaned Armed Forces during a time when we've rarely been asked to do more. The short, sharp shock of conflict can often be recovered from if respite is available. Sadly there has been little respite for many for over 12+ years and the cumulative, chronic fatigue of constant deployments can justifiably wear thin and cause grievance.
That said, haters will always hate.