William H. McRaven
Retired Navy admiral and author
William H. McRaven is a retired US Navy admiral who led US Special Operations Command, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed.
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American Born 1955 in Pinehurst, United States
About William H. McRaven
McRaven is a retired four-star admiral who served more than 37 years in the US Navy, including as a Navy SEAL. He commanded the Joint Special Operations Command, then was the ninth commander of US Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014. He is best known for overseeing the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. After the Navy, he led the University of Texas System as its chancellor between 2015 and 2018. He lives in Austin, Texas. His books in our catalog include Make Your Bed, Sea Stories, and The Hero Code.