One of a series of specials commissioned by AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS, this documentary explores the response of the U.S. military in the war on terror, examining the service of army reservists as they are called for an extended tour of duty in Afghanistan. Viewers follow the experiences and emotions of a Chinook helicopter unit from suburban Kansas City in their one-year deployment, serving first in Pakistan - providing humanitarian relief following the devastating 2005 earthquake - and then in the war zone in Afghanistan. Illustrative of the personnel and logistical strains on the American military, the film's core remains the personal insights and attitudes of these citizen soldiers as they fulfill their duties while their families strive for normality on the homefront.

Producer: Cal Skaggs, Lumiere Productions