The show follows the training of paratroopers at Fort Geller in Texas, where instructors China Bell and Eugene Allard guide a diverse group of recruits towards becoming a cohesive unit. However, their efforts are hindered by the presence of Captain Stephen Wiecek, who harbors racist views, and his troubled personal life, including his adulterous marriage to Phyllis, who struggles with excessive drinking.
In the 88th Airborne Division, future elite soldiers are being trained for co...