2025 Gala- A Blue Tie Affair 

Craig “Sawman” Sawyer is a Veteran Navy SEAL & U.S. Marine

 

His extensive experience at the Tier-1 level of military special operations and his training and experience as a federal criminal investigator, combined with his fearless passion for advocating for children makes Craig uniquely suited for this mission.

 

Military Career

Craig grew up near Houston, Texas and got his tactical start in the U.S. Marine Corps. He quickly transitioned to the U.S. Navy to pursue high-level Special Operations as a U.S. Navy SEAL. He served in SEAL Team One, then went on to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), then in the Federal Air Marshal Service as an Agent and Supervisor. After 5 years in Federal Law Enforcement, Craig served in High-Threat Mobile Security contracting, Film & Television Tech Advising, and Personal Security Training for the public.

 

As a DEVGRU Operator, Craig gained critical combat experience in Desert Shield and Desert Storm resulting in decoration for “Heroic Service.”

 

Those operations included:

• The capturing of the very first prisoners of the war

• CSAR (Combat Search And Rescue) Operations

• Sniper Operations

• Reconnaissance Operations