The Fireside outdoors "Fireteam"

 Tyson joined the U.S. Marine Corps out of high school in 2003 and served just under 10 years. From initially serving as an Avionics Technician on CH-46E helicopters to recruiting duty, Tyson served the U.S. in various ways worldwide.

During Tyson's first deployment to Iraq in 2006 — in support of the CASEVAC mission — a mortar landed a couple of feet away, causing shrapnel damage for which he received his Purple Heart Medal. With the help of the Navy Corpsmen and fellow Marines, he finished that deployment and returned to Iraq in 2009 for his final deployment. 

Since leaving the Marine Corps in late 2012 as a Staff Sergeant, Tyson moved home to the Texas Panhandle and currently lives with his wife and four kids in Texas. 

Tyson served as a volunteer fishing and survival guide for various veteran non-profits before founding Fireside Outdoors Inc. Besides enjoying the outdoors, Tyson coaches youth baseball and plays ice hockey in the Texas Panhandle.

John joined the Navy in 2004 and served eight years. He started as a Submarine Repair Electrician in Guam, completing three years onboard the USS Frank Cable. 

He deployed around the world repairing Submarines. From 2008-2009, he served as a Prison Guard In Guantanamo Bay, then went in to finish his service as a recruiter in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Since leaving the Navy, John has worked at the U.S. Penitentiary Leavenworth. He ran the institution’s Power Plant for five years and is currently the institution’s electrician. 

John is also an active Special Operations Response Team member and serves as the team’s Marksman/Observer. He has completed multiple deployments with the team, including Hurricane Response and Capital Defense missions.

John spends much of his free time outdoors, mostly bass fishing and bow hunting whitetail deer. He competes in multiple kayak tournament leagues. He enjoys helping others get involved in the outdoors.