Mykel Hawke

Mykel Hawke, a highly decorated U.S. Army Special Forces Captain, brought his extensive military and survival expertise to the media landscape, developing and producing acclaimed television series including Discovery Channel’s ‘Man, Woman, Wild’ (2010) and ‘One Man Army’ (2011). His distinguished 29-year career in the U.S. Army (1982-2011) encompassed specialized roles as Special Forces Medic (18D), Communicator (18E), and Intelligence Operations (18F).

In recent years, Hawke has continued to leverage his unique expertise across diverse media platforms. He was featured as a combat veteran and survivalist in ‘The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen’ (2018), appeared on ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ (2018), and instructed the cast of Netflix’s ‘Daybreak’ in survival techniques (2020). His international reach was evident through an appearance on ‘Discovery Channel’s India’s Ultimate Warrior’ in 2022. Concurrently, he maintained a steady output of published works, including ‘Family Survival Guide’ (2019), ‘Foraging for Survival’ (2019), ‘Under a Hard Blue Sky’ (2021), ‘Surviving Extreme Weather’ (2023), and ‘Dig to the Death’ (2023).

Mykel Hawke officially retired from the U.S. Army Special Forces Command at Ft. Bragg, NC, on June 22, 2011. His commitment to national service persists, as he maintains his security clearance and actively consults for Special Operations Command, applying his unparalleled experience to critical operations.

Furthermore, Hawke is deeply involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting charities dedicated to combat Special Operations Forces veterans, underprivileged children, and anti-poaching initiatives, underscoring his enduring impact beyond his professional accolades.