Ep 9. New Orders

In Army Wives season 4 episode 9 titled "New Orders," the lives of the military spouses at Fort Marshall take yet another dramatic turn when new orders force them to make difficult decisions. Denise's son, Jeremy, is given an ultimatum by the Army to either go back to school or leave the military. Meanwhile, Claudia Joy is faced with a similar situation when Michael receives new orders to deploy to Iraq yet again. She struggles with the decision of whether to follow him or stay behind for their daughter's sake.

Pamela, on the other hand, receives news that her husband, Chase, is coming home. However, her joy quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that he has decided to leave the Army to pursue a career in NASCAR. Roland and Joan also face a tough time as they continue to deal with their failed adoption, but they receive surprise news that may change everything.

Emotions run high as the Army wives deal with all these changes and try to make the best decisions for their families. Meanwhile, Roxy tries to support Pamela through her husband's big decision, and Frank deals with the aftermath of a soldier's death under his command.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise and some relationships are put to the test as the characters deal with the challenges of being an Army wife. "New Orders" is a powerful and emotional episode that highlights the sacrifices that military families make every day and showcases the strength and resilience of the women who stand behind the soldiers.