Plot summary
Two US aircrew are stranded in North Korea, prompting a difficult rescue operation, and bring back memories for Leo of when he was rescued in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the man who rescued him, now the head of a major contractor for the Department of Defense, faces questions in a Senate probe, forcing Leo into a potentially dangerous conflict-of-interest. Josh is corrected by an intern when he misquotes data in a briefing to the President. C.J. appears on the Taylor Reid show to face his on-air taunts. Note: The episode title refers to a town of strategic significance during the Vietnam War. John Spencer submitted this episode as a nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a drama series. Also submitted as nominee for Outstanding Drama Series.
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