Luke Bartelme

Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper has been downed and she waits for news about him. Meanwhile, a soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.

Roxy learns that Marilyn Polarski is having an affair; Pamela is devastated when Chase is suddenly called away on a Delta Force mission; Joan is torn between retiring from the Army or facing a possible court-martial.

Michael and Claudia Joy prepare for Michael's promotion ceremony; Pamela reaches a breaking point in her marriage; Roland struggles with Joan being deployed; Roxy stresses over finances.

Denise gets a welcome surprise; Claudia Joy and Michael are concerned with their daughter's relationship with Jeremy; Trevor injures himself which puts his deployment on hold.

Claudia Joy informs Michael and Emmalin that she doesn't want anyone on post to know about her medical condition; Trevor begins his work as an Army recruiter; Pamela becomes concerned when she doesn't hear from Chase.

Jeremy returns home after the bombing in Iraq; Joan says an emotional goodbye to Roland and Sarah Elizabeth; Pamela and Chase struggle to get along after she catches him in a lie.