¶ Nick Irving
Nicholas “Nick” Irving (born November 28, 1987), also known as “The Reaper”, is a former U.S. Army Ranger, sniper, author,entrepreneur, and television personality. He gained recognition for his service with the 75th Ranger Regiment, where he became one of the most effective snipers of the War on Terror, and later for his bestselling memoirs and media appearances.
| Born: November 28, 1987 Birthplace: Augsburg, Germany Nationality: United States Service: U.S. Army, 3rd Ranger Battalion Rank: Sergeant Nickname: “The Reaper” Occupations: Author, Entrepreneur, Television Personality Official X: @IrvingNick33 IMDb: Nicholas Irving |
¶ About Nick Irving
Nick Irving is best known for his role as a sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion of the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. He served multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the nickname “The Reaper” after being credited with 33 confirmed kills during a single deployment.
Following his military career, Irving became a bestselling author, media personality, and public speaker. His works combine autobiographical accounts of his time in service with fiction inspired by his sniper experiences.
¶ Early Life
Irving was born in Augsburg, Germany, while his father was stationed overseas with the U.S. military. He grew up in Maryland, where he originally aspired to join the U.S. Navy SEALs but was disqualified due to color blindness. Instead, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and pursued a career as a Ranger.
¶ Military Career
- Served with the 3rd Ranger Battalion.
- Deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Became the first African-American sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion.
- Earned the nickname “The Reaper” with 33 confirmed kills in a single deployment.
- Left the Army at the rank of Sergeant.
¶ Writing Career
Irving has authored both memoirs and fiction that explore the life of a sniper:
- The Reaper (2015) – Autobiography.
- Way of the Reaper (2016).
- Reaper: Ghost Target (2018, with A.J. Tata).
His memoirs were highly successful, and The Reaper was optioned for a television.
¶ Media & Public Appearances
- Worked as a firearms and tactics expert on shows such as Apocalypse 101 (History Channel).
- Appeared as a guest on veteran-focused podcasts, including The Trunk Tales.
- His life story was optioned for a TV miniseries with Michael B. Jordan once attached to portray him.
- Frequently speaks about military life, sniper training, and transitioning to civilian life.
¶ Entrepreneurship
Irving has launched training and consulting businesses focused on marksmanship, firearms instruction, and personal development. He also works as a motivational speaker, addressing resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity.
¶ Personal Life
Irving has spoken openly about his struggles with PTSD and the transition to civilian life. He advocates for veteran mental health resources and awareness.
He currently resides in the United States and continues to write, consult, and appear in media projects.