Michael Sauers is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with more than 20 years of operational and instructional experience in the Special Operations (SPEC OPS) arena. During his 13 years of active duty service in the Naval Special Warfare community, Michael also served as a SEAL BUD/s Instructor. Upon being honorably discharged in 2007, he continued to serve as a Civilian BUD/s Instructor for 7 years and currently has one of the longest tenures as a civilian SEAL instructor.

Toward the end of Michael’s successful career in the SEAL Teams, he started a military, patriotic-inspired apparel company called Forged (Forged.com). During an intense fire fight in the streets of Ramadi, Iraq, a teammate and close friend sustained catastrophic injuries that left massive burns, and later led to the amputation of one of his limbs. When the Team returned stateside, Michael and another teammate decided to create a tribute shirt to honor their wounded Brother, and to raise some much-needed funds to help with his recovery. This is where it all began

Samantha Bonilla, Michael’s girlfriend of four years, served as an Intelligence Analyst in the United States Marine Corps between 2009 and 2013. During her time in the Marine Corps, Samantha was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her dedication and outstanding achievements. While in the Marine Corps, Samantha also used the educational benefits afforded to her to complete her bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security.

Upon her honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Samantha continued to pursue her education and earned her master’s degree in Homeland Security with a certificate in Intelligence Studies and a certificate in Paralegal Studies. While earning her master’s degree, Samantha worked in private investigations in the San Diego area. In 2019, she began working with Michael and became the Marketing Manager and Concept Producer of Forged. Samantha is also a professional model and social media influencer having worked for several outstanding companies to include 5.11 Tactical, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Aqualung, Gatorz Eyewear, LALO Tactical, Rockwell Time, Rip-It Energy Drinks, Recoil & OffGrid Magazine, and many more.

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