William H. McRaven

William Harry McRaven was born on November 6, 1955. he is a former United States Navy officer. He was the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014. From 2015 to 2018, he was the chancellor of The University of Texas System.[1]

William McRaven
Birth nameWilliam Harry McRaven
Born (1955-11-06) November 6, 1955 (age 68)
Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1977–2014
RankTemplate:Str number/trimpx Admiral
Commands heldU.S. Special Operations Command
Joint Special Operations Command
Special Operations Command Europe
Naval Special Warfare Group 1
SEAL Team 3
SEAL Team 6[source?]
Battles/warsPersian Gulf War
 • Operation Desert Shield
 • Operation Desert Storm
Operation Enduring Freedom
 • War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Neptune Spear
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Template:Str number/trimpx Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal ribbon.svg Bronze Star Medal (2)

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