"Oh, by the way"

Exactly a month to the day that DB was supposed to arrive home for R&R, we were told it would not be a paid leave, he would have to pay for the air fare.  Even though two months ago he inquired about leave and was told he qualified and should put in his request asap.  Of course we can not afford it, it's an absurd amount since he has to go here and then there and then here and then there.  But in the military's normal fashion, they went and FUCKED EVERYTHING UP.  Because, really, that's what they do best.