EPISODE

16. Mud, Sweat & Tears

Dr. Jill Biden visits Fort Marshall to kick off the post's annual "Fun Run," a road race and obstacle course for the local community and post families, in support of a summer camp for children of military families. While on post, Dr. Biden also visits with military spouses to discuss some of the challenges their families face on a daily basis while their loved ones are deployed. Denise's sisters, Beth and Suzanne, come for a visit and Denise finds herself in the middle of their constant bickering. Trevor's unit finds itself in a dangerous situation. Chase works through his issues in therapy with the help of Roland.

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Jill Biden (as herself) comes to visit Fort Marshall and discusses challenges face by military families with a deployed relative. As preparations for the fun run heats up, the Army wives get a friendly rivalry going with the Marine wives. Denise is caught in the middle when her sisters come to visit and bicker throughout the day. Chase seeks help from Roland. In Afghanistan, the village Trevor and Jeremy are patrolling is targeted by suicide bombers.

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