11 Facts About Craig Sawyer

Craig Randall "Sawman" Sawyer was born on October 5,1963 and is a Marine veteran, former Navy SEAL, sniper, combat instructor.

Craig Sawyer began his military career with the US Marine Corps in 1983, and switched to the US Navy in July 1986 to pursue a career in special operations as a Navy SEAL.

Craig Sawyer then attended Basic Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia and received assignment to SEAL Team One.

Craig Sawyer deployed during Gulf War and subsequently served as sniper instructor.

Craig Sawyer went on to serve with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, commonly known as SEAL Team Six, until leaving the Navy in 1999.

Craig Sawyer founded Tactical Insider to provide training and technical advice to films, actors, and political clients.

Craig Sawyer has contributed to news shows like FOX News and CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.

Craig Sawyer has been a frequent contributor to History Channel's show Sniper: Deadliest Missions.

Since 2010, Craig Sawyer has been a recurring trainer for History's marksmen competition Top Shot, appearing in all five seasons.

In 2013, Craig Sawyer led a team of fellow spec ops veterans on a series of tactical missions against rhino poachers in Africa.

Craig Sawyer is a motocross racer and local Las Vegas champion.