Training Cadre

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    Tony Gabaldon

    DIRECTOR / LEAD INSTRUCTOR

    Tony founded The Forge in 2019 in hopes to give his knowledge to students with an open mind and create a community of likeminded individuals. Tony believes mindset is the foundation, therefore skills and tools are secondary.

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    Bryan James

    INSTRUCTOR

    Dedicated to the service of Americans through the U.S. Army Special Operations community, Bryan brings unique knowledge and experience to The Forge. As a father, husband and soldier his goal is to instill our values to the next generation, our future.