Yeah, that does kind of suck for them. I think it's because it's a discretionary trip he can opt to take, and therefore has to pay for it. If it were the regular end of his tour, of course the military would be paying for his transportation home. I can understand why the family is upset, but in the same breath, I can understand why the soldier must pay his own way.

If i was on leave id goto Goa, India and chill with the hippies who drop outa society. Oh and of course hit up all the goa parties.