Combat Fuel Podcast

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Luke Dalton former Royal Marine, UK Special Forces veteran, and owner of Contact Coffee Co.Luke shares his experiences serving in elite military environments, discussing the real challenges within UK Special Forces, including pressure, standards, identity, and life beyond service. He also opens up about the transition from military operations to entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build and run a business after leaving the Armed Forces.This conversation explores discipline, leadership, resilience, and accountability, alongside the realities of running a company in the civilian world while maintaining the values forged through military service. Luke’s journey highlights the parallels between special operations mindset and business performance.In this episode, we cover:Service in the Royal Marines and UK Special ForcesThe pressures and challenges of elite military environmentsMental resilience, standards, and accountabilityTransitioning from military service to civilian lifeBuilding and running Contact Coffee Co.Leadership, discipline, and decision-making in businessApplying a military mindset to entrepreneurshipThis episode is for anyone interested in elite military life, UK Special Forces culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, veteran-owned businesses, and high-performance thinking.About Combat FuelCombat Fuel exists to support individuals who demand resilience, focus, and performance under pressure — in training, business, and everyday life.Guest:Luke DaltonFormer Royal Marine | UK Special Forces Veteran | Owner, Contact Coffee Co.https://www.instagram.com/contactcoffeeco/Follow & Support Combat Fuel:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatfuel/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/combatfuelWebsite:https://www.combatfuel.co.ukProduction:This podcast is produced by TCM.visualsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/tcm.visual/Website:https://www.thecapturedmoments.co.ukBusiness & Media Enquiries:hello@combatfuel.co.ukDisclaimer:This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice.Remember to:Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode to help amplify honest conversations around service, leadership, and life after the military.

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tony Gibson a British Army veteran with 26 years of service, who played a key role in some of the UK’s most significant state events, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, and King Charles III’s Coronation.Tony shares insight into the discipline, responsibility, and pressure that comes with operating at the highest ceremonial level of the Armed Forces. He reflects on a long military career, the standards expected behind the scenes of historic national moments, and the personal challenge of transitioning from military life to civilian life.As he prepares for his next chapter as a firefighter, Tony speaks openly about identity, purpose, and adapting skills forged in service to a new role built around public service and teamwork.In this episode, we cover:26 years of service in the British ArmyPlanning and executing major state ceremoniesBehind-the-scenes pressure of national eventsDiscipline, leadership, and accountabilityTransitioning from military to civilian lifeIdentity, purpose, and adapting after servicePreparing for a new career as a firefighterThis episode is for anyone interested in British Army life, military transition, leadership, public service, and life after long-term service.About Combat FuelCombat Fuel exists to support individuals who demand resilience, focus, and performance under pressure — in service, transition, and everyday life.Guest:Tony GibsonBritish Army Veteran | 26 Years Service | Future Firefighterhttps://www.instagram.com/every_mans_a_linkman/Follow & Support Combat Fuel:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatfuel/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/combatfuelWebsite:https://www.combatfuel.co.ukProduction:This podcast is produced by TCM.visualsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/tcm.visual/Website:https://www.thecapturedmoments.co.ukBusiness & Media Enquiries:hello@combatfuel.co.ukDisclaimer:This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or nutritional advice.Remember to:Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode to help amplify honest conversations around service, leadership, and life after the military.

In this episode of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rick Webb, a military veteran and combat casualty of Afghanistan who is now a full-time professional golfer.Rick shares his experiences serving on operations, the injury that led to the loss of his leg, and the long road of physical and mental recovery that followed. He speaks candidly about identity, resilience, and how discovering golf gave him structure, purpose, and a new competitive focus after military service.This conversation explores the realities of life after injury, adapting to civilian life, and the discipline required to pursue elite performance in a completely new environment. Rick’s journey demonstrates how mindset, routine, and commitment can turn adversity into opportunity.Official Website:https://www.combatfuel.co.ukFollow Combat Fuel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatfuel

Mark Ormrod is a former Royal Marine Commando who lost both legs and an arm during combat operations in Afghanistan. In this episode, he shares the brutal reality of recovery, identity loss, and how he rebuilt purpose after life-changing injuries.We discuss Mark’s service in the Royal Marines Commandos, the injuries he sustained on operations, and the physical and mental battles that followed. He speaks openly about mental health, resilience, recovery, and how discovering Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) helped him rebuild confidence, discipline, and a new way forward.This is a powerful conversation about adaptability, mindset, and refusing to be defined by circumstance. Mark’s journey offers insight not only into military life and combat trauma, but also into how sport, discipline, and community can transform life after adversity.Official Website:https://www.combatfuel.co.ukFollow Combat Fuel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatfuel

Former Royal Marine Commando Tom “Tegs” Day breaks down the reality of earning the Green Beret, losing rank, rebuilding identity, and transitioning into high-performance civilian life.In Episode 2 of the Combat Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Tegs to explore life inside the Royal Marines, the demands of Commando training, and the discipline required to operate at a high level both in uniform and beyond it.This is a raw, grounded conversation covering military life, identity after service, mental resilience, training, recovery, supplements, and what it really takes to sustain long-term performance without compromising your values.Official Website:https://www.combatfuel.co.ukFollow Combat Fuel on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/combatfuel