At the age of 17, Rob Hardy, a naïve African American, had dropped out of high school and living hand to mouth working odd jobs to have enough money never to return home to an abusive father; while developing street smarts to stay ahead of the gangs. After enrolling in a one day a week continuation school, there was a visit of a United States Marine Recruiter in dress blues. Struck with awe, wide eyed Rob Hardy, was reeled into an experience that has never been surpassed. Take a trip, and see if you can keep up on one of two tours of duty in: "From the Streets of Chicago, to the Jungles of Vietnam."