Synopsis

Bud’s brother, known for a pattern of underwhelming performance, is implicated in an error during a training exercise that resulted in the near-fatal injuries of fifteen Marines. Clearing his name proves a formidable challenge, complicated by the enduring rivalry between the Navy and the Marines. Admiral Chegwidden grows anxious over the speech he’s expected to deliver upon receiving an honor. Mic Brumby makes a surprise return to the United States. Mac and everyone present are taken aback