True, maybe. I just keep thinking of these newer people. John could make it, likely, if he could've learned to fight and kill in the war. We don't have much background on Al and June to see how well they fight, in more difficult and challenging settings. Currently, they seem to be behind the skills of the people in VA.
Just can't imagine them facing "he who shall not be named." Can't even imagine Morgan doing it now, as they've weakened his character so much.