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Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver (b. 1979[1] as Thomas Marshall) is the longest-serving Power Ranger of all time. He started as a transfer student at Angel Grove High School who was brainwashed by Rita Repulsa to become the Green Ranger and fought the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. After the Rangers freed him from Rita's spell, Zordon created the White Ranger powers as a replacement for the depletion of the Green Ranger's energy, and the White Ninja Ranger of the Ninja Rangers. Later when the team discovered the Zeo Crystal, Tommy was chosen to become Zeo Ranger V Red of the Zeo Rangers. He briefly becomes the first Red Turbo Ranger and leader of the Turbo Rangers, giving his powers to T.J. Johnson retired as Ranger.
Years later Tommy graduated from college, he discovered the Dino Gems and became a teacher at Reefside High, becoming the Black Dino Ranger and mentor of the Dino Rangers.
He was contacted by the Animal Charge rangers to assist with the growing problem of Reynold Industries' use of former Machine Empire scrap, such as leftover Cogs. He would inform them that while he was totally willing to help out, it doesn't sound like they are in over their head, but should they need help, he and his team would come running.