born 1955
Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired four-star admiral in the United States Navy, known for his role as the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2011 to 2014. He is widely recognized for leading the Navy SEAL operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011. In addition to his military achievements, McRaven is an author and former chancellor of the University of Texas System.