Tommy served 8 years with the Royal Marine Commandos including 3 front line operational tours of Afghanistan. Specialising in anti tank heavy weapons and as a radio operator.

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On leaving Tommy started working for Skipton fire service in which he received a commendation from the chief fire officer for his efforts in an infamous local pub fire. During this period he set up Commando Mindset personal training.

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This has gone from strength to strength becoming the training studio it is today.