This is the story of Marine Security Guards assigned to the American Embassy in Beijing, China in 1981. You will live their lives and understand what it really means to be an Ambassador in Uniform. Experience how these young Marines contend with Marine Security Guard School - the inspections, the long days and nights, constant supervision by the School staff, graduation and assignment to one of America's foreign diplomatic posts - where they learn the ins and outs of the host country, their embassy, and their new lives overseas.