Ella Linnea Wahlestedt

The group comes together to say goodbye to a loved one; Roxy and Gloria befriend a young Army wife; Roland is offered an opportunity to expand his research work; a fight breaks out at the Hump.

Holly reaches out for help when Tim goes missing; Denise catches Michael in a compromising position; Latasha and Quincy get news about his career; Gloria is pulled between Hector and Patrick; Roland and Joan prepare to leave Fort Marshall.

Denise helps Michael sort through Claudia Joy's clothes; Eddie's impending deployment prompts Caroline to insist on living with her real mother; Gloria regrets moving fast with Pat; Joan struggles to juggle work and parenthood.

After an awkward conversation with Jackie, Gloria decides it's for the best if she calls things off with Patrick. Denise tries to help ease the tension between Gloria and Jackie. Michael bumps heads with the new Air Force Colonel, Kat Young. Joan is reprimanded when she drops the ball at work to attend David's basketball game. Maggie attempts to bond with Caroline. Eddie and Patrick arrive in Afghanistan.

The troops get orders to return to Fort Marshall; Maggie bonds with Caroline; Latasha worries about unexpected expenses; Hector gets some sad news; Gloria searches for a new apartment; the soldiers come under attack in Afghanistan.