These are young [characters] living adrenaline-packed lives, Jarrow says.

Theyre screwing around, having relationships and plenty of personal drama.

Theres so much wealth of content there.

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He was in an airborne unit and he served in Afghanistan, says Jarrow.

With that kernel firmly planted, Jarrow expanded the idea and added a counterplot or five.

Jarrow agrees the story line is two-fold.

But the main theme is loyalty, decides Ochoa.

Theres a lot of conflict when it comes to loyalty and thats something everyone can relate to.

Shes no military Barbie.

Valorpremieres Monday, Oct. 9, at 9 p.m.

ET on The CW.