Tony started his service career when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was a CH 46 Crew chief/ aircrew member of the aircraft before leaving with the rank of Sergeant after serving Honorably for five years. He came home and then joined Bakersfield Police Department as an officer to start out as Patrol Officer until being promoted to Detective after 25 years on duty eventually retiring from law enforcement altogether.
He now works as a ROC instructor that prepares students for careers in criminal justice or law enforcement by giving them real-life experience while also allowing him time so that he can train individuals in his new gun training courses.