Michael is promoted to Corps Commander, and Audrey tells CJ that she helped get him the promotion and she wants payback. Meanwhile, Frank questions his resolve as a soldier; Roland and Joan struggle with David’s desire to spend time with his biological father.

Denise worries about Frank when he returns restless from Africa; Jackie is overwhelmed with her Army duties; Roxy and Trevor give financial help to Gloria and Hector; Roland and Joan invite Charlie and Nicole over for dinner.

Nicole negotiates a resolution to the conflict with the militia in Africa, but then she is wounded. Meanwhile, Frank, Trevor and Hector evacuate the last remaining Americans but are forced to leave behind local orphans.

Tanya and Dr. Hanson try to save the life of a wounded soldier. Meanwhile, Denise and Jackie visit the injured man’s family; Roland learns that Charlie is in a relationship; and troops confront a tribal militia outside a medical clinic.

An Army wife facing deportation gets help from Claudia Joy and Chandler; Roxy makes headway with her plans for a truck stop; and Roland and Joan babysit Molly when Denise gets the flu.